Fredericton Addiction and Mental Health Prevention Coordinator (ADMHPC) (N-B) PCN 1154833

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Prevention Coordinator to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a motivated and flexibleindividual to join our team as a Prevention Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field of Addiction & Mental Health.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.

This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who you are

You have worked in the field of Addiction & Mental Health for a minimum of 3-5 years. You have experience in community development and health promotion. You have an understanding of the health needs of the population being serviced and a solid understanding of suicide prevention strategies. You have a good understanding of the determinants of health. You have experience working with community groups. You have a demonstrated ability to work independently. You have the ability to travel throughout the region as needed. You have the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. You have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. You have a proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications.

You must have a University Degree int he field of social work, health sciences or social sciences with 3-5 years experience or a college certificate or diploma with 7-10 years of experience.

Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level. Bilingualism is considered an asset but not required.

What you will do

Responsible for facilitation of information sessions and community consultations in order to identify needs and solutions surrounding addiction and mental health. Facilitate, coordinate and design a community action plan in partnership with citizens and stakeholders with a view of meeting the identified addiction and mental health needs of the community. Design and evaluate community action programs. Work with members of the community to build joint community support networks. Assist in the formation of groups to develop strategies and implement solutions to community issues by supporting a collaborative approach. Develop and enhanse partnerships to endorse regional suicide prevention frameworks and ensure implementation and sustainability of the framework. Create linkages and maintain a network of community, regional and provincial services and programs. Support the creation of self-help and support groups based on identified needs. Manage the suicide prevention budget and explore leveraging opportunities with other stakeholders in order to help fund regional initiatives and to increase availability of resources in identified priority areas. Perform other duties as assigned. Might be reassigned throughout the program as required.

Interested? Apply Today!

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Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and / or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.