Youth Health Leader (2)

Company: South East Grey Community Centre

Date Posted: May 28, 2012

Closing Date: Jun 22, 2012

Position is: Full-Time Student 8-9 weeks

Wage: $ 12 per hour

Hours per Week: 30

How to Apply:
All interested applicants please send cover letter & resume by email or by fax. Shannon.Gilbert@segchc.ca 519 986 3999 ATTN: Shannon Gilbert

55 Victoria Street , Markdale ON N0C1H0
shannon.gilbert@segchc.ca
5199862222

Job Description: Youth Health Leader (2)

 

 
Student Job Description
 
Position Title: Youth Health Leader (2)
 
Reports to:Shannon Gilbert- Community Developer & Crystal Ferguson- Health   
                       Promoter
 
Summary:
The purpose of this student placement is to provide work experience in the community health sector. The student will support the Community Health Centre in developing youth friendly health services based on local needs as identified in the Youth Needs Assessment that was completed in Dec. 2011. The student will involve other youth of all ages in activities that promote health and/or community involvement.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Work with SEGCHC staff to:
·        Engage other local youth in working toward a youth friendly community that supports health, this may include establishing a Youth Coalition
·        Plan, implement & evaluate at minimum 2 youth events based on the priorities from the Youth Focus Groups conducted at GHSS in Dec. 2011.
·        Identify issues relevant to youth health & well-being, including youth friendly communities
·        Create and maintain community resources for youth including target youth website
·        Develop & deliver presentations to other youth, professionals and community groups
 
Qualifications:
·         Currently enrolled as a student at Grey Highlands Secondary School or recent graduate from Grey Highlands Secondary School
·         Superior interpersonal / social skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
·        Able to perform fundamental office routines (typing, filing, answering the telephone, navigating the internet)
·         Excellent communication (oral and written) ability; required to write blog postings, news articles and news releases
·         Basic computer and internet navigation skills are essential
·         Excellent organizational ability
 
Level of Authority:  Non-supervisory

Work Site Location:

Markdale
Main office location- 55 Victoria Street, Markdale ON May require travel to various sites.

Other Job Requirements:

* Must be currently enrolled as a student at Grey Highlands Secondary School or recent graduate from GHSS.