Job Description

Employer:

Community Inclusion Society (Community Inc.)

Location:

Kentville-Windsor area, Nova Scotia (local travel required)

Salary:

$32.13/hour + benefits

Job Type:

Full-time

About the Edge Program

The

Edge on Employment

program, delivered by Community Inc. in partnership with Portal Youth Outreach Association, supports youth aged 18-26 through career self-discovery, mental wellness, and skill-building. Participants engage in one-on-one support and an eleven-week group program designed to build confidence, employment readiness, and resilience. With welcoming spaces, stocked kitchens, and a warm, peer-informed community, Edge provides more than skills--it offers belonging and support.

Role Overview

As the

Mental Health Navigator

, you'll be a vital part of the Edge team, helping participants overcome personal and mental wellness barriers to success. You will provide direct support, co-develop individualized wellness plans, and integrate therapeutic approaches into both individual and group components of the program. Your work will be rooted in trauma-informed practice and a solution-focused approach, ensuring participants feel safe, supported, and empowered to build sustainable coping skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct mental health support, crisis intervention, and therapeutic guidance Co-create and implement individualized mental wellness plans Support stress management, coping strategies, mediation, and family reconciliation Build trusting, inclusive relationships and model resilience and healthy coping Apply trauma-informed practice and solution-focused counseling in all interventions Collaborate with the Edge team to integrate mental health into programming Connect participants with community resources and navigate systemic barriers

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (required) Direct experience supporting youth at risk, especially ages 18-26, in community-based or outreach programs (asset) Strong communication, mediation, and crisis management skills Knowledge of youth services and community resources in Nova Scotia Cultural competency and a strengths-based, youth-centered approach Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel Clean Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter with the subject line

"Mental Health Navigator - Edge Program"

to

ED@communityinc.ca

. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.13 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Extended health care Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person