ABOUT REBOUND CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES

Rebound Child & Youth Services is a not-for-profit, incorporated, charitable organization, providing high-quality, community-based programs and services to children, youth, and families in Northumberland County since 1997.

Rebound believes that the most effective services are those that are provided in a pro active and responsive manner; prioritizing community needs identified by families themselves. As part of that commitment, Rebound has taken the lead in the opening of a Youth Wellness Hub in Northumberland County as part of the expansion of Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario’s (YWHO) provincial initiative alongside our Collaborative Partnership Team.

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ABOUT YOUTH WELLNESS HUBS ONTARIO (YWHO)

YWHO supports local service providers to work together to provide young people in Ontario aged 12 to 25 with low barrier access to a full range of services including but not limited to primary care, mental health and substance use counselling, service navigation, peer support and community and social supports all through youth-friendly access points.

With an anticipated opening in the summer of 2025, the Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland will offer integrated and holistic services that focus on early intervention and collaboration among various service providers in order to address gaps in the healthcare system for young people. The main goal is to improve experiences and outcomes for youth by increasing access to rapid, low-barrier services, reduce wait times for vital primary care/mental health services and reduce transportation barriers. Until the physical space is opened, staff offer virtual services to clients.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Education Program Coordinator is an 8-week full-time student placement position through Canada Summer Jobs. The Coordinator will be responsible for supporting our programming and promoting YWHO throughout Northumberland County. You will work alongside the Care Coordinator and other YWHO and Rebound Staff to champion YWHOs Mission and Programs in the community.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Develop and implement a community education and outreach plan to promote the Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland throughout Northumberland County

·       Support YWHO programming as needed

·       Create outreach materials (posters, post cards, displays, slideshows) to be used during outreach activities

·       Visit local community and youth spaces, including High Schools to promote the Youth Wellness Hub

·       Attend local festivals and events to promote Youth Hub

·       Create social media posts to share outreach activities

·       Support other outreach initiatives on behalf of the Youth Hub – e.g. mail campaigns, podcasts, etc.

·       Support outreach initiatives during Youth Hub launch events in June 2025

·       Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program, you must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;

• be currently enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution, and planning to return there in the fall;

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and

• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

The successful candidate will also meet the following criteria:

·       Be pursuing a post-secondary degree/diploma in communications, marketing, business, fund development, or related field

·       Interest in public relations, marketing, communications, and/or fundraising

·       Experience using a variety of social media platforms, and an excellent working knowledge of MS Office programs as well as an understanding basic website development

·       Youth has a strong interest in social and community services

·       Access to a vehicle and ability to legally drive considered an asset

LOCATION & COMMITMENTS

·  Hours of Work: Flexibility in work hours will be required to best serve youth populations including ability to work weekends/evenings for purposes of program delivery and attendance at activities and events where necessary. The typical hours will be 9 AM - 5PM

·   Location of work: Staff will be working out of the office spaces at Rebound Child & Youth Services (700 D’Arcy St. Cobourg, ON).

· Travel: Candidates should be prepared to travel and attend outreach events/initiatives where necessary across Northumberland County.

CONTACT US TO APPLY

Interested candidates, please submit a Resume and Cover Letter to our Care Coordinator; Alexis Forde with the subject line “Education Program Coordinator”.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black, and other racialized people who are reflective of intersectional experiences (i.e., 2SLGBTQ+, neurodevelopmental differences, living with a disability, etc.).

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be prepared to provide at least 3 (professional, educational, community) references.

Deadline for applications is May 9th 2025 at 5PM.

Rebound is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse cultural, racialized, and gender identities. Rebound ensures an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. Accommodations, accessible formats, and communication supports are available upon request, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).