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The Canadian Mental Health Association - Champlain East is a community-based agency dedicated to providing community support services to persons living with a mental illness and concurrent disorders.  Our Branch has been designated under the French Language Services Act since 1991 and as such, is committed to providing services in both official languages (French and English).

 

Job Description

 

Resource Centre Facilitator Dual home base - Horizon Center, Casselman & Oasis Center, Hawkesbury- 35 hours/week - Contract from December 2020 to November 2021. 

 

POSITION TITLE:                             Resource Centre Facilitator

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:       To facilitate, support and empower persons with a severe and/or persistent mental illness / concurrent disorder or socially isolated individuals to improve their quality of life.

ACCOUNTABILITY:                         To the Team Supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College diploma in the social science, health or recreation field and two years of experience working with people with emotional or psychiatric difficulties, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in facilitation, coaching, teaching wellness, life skills and social skills.
  • Demonstrated abilities in working with minimum supervision, working alone and as part of a team. 
  • Awareness of local community resources.
  • Experience and comfort in public speaking.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  • Proficiency in both official languages is a requirement as per the Branch`s French language Designation Plan. 
  • Ability to work flexible hours; evening and weekend hours may be required.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Program

  • Facilitate opportunities for clients to network and develop skills and attitudes which enable them to attain and maintain the highest quality of life available to them in their community.
  • Facilitate planning, promotion and delivery of prepared information sessions to inform the community of the program and improve community sensitivity/acceptance of individuals experiencing mental health problems.
  • Facilitate training opportunities for clients to develop practical skills in the areas of self help and support.
  • Facilitate the operation of a Resource Centre within health and safety guidelines.
  • Empower and encourage clients in the development of recreational, educational and informational opportunities by responding to their needs.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation as per Branch protocols. 

Other

  • Participate in program development, improvement activities and staff meetings.
  • Participate in professional development.
  • Identify gaps and needed modifications in services and bring these to the attention of your immediate supervisor.
  • Works in programs of the Branch and can be transferred from one program to another as the needs arise and the Branch sees fit.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designate.

Resource Centre Facilitator

in Casselman/Hawkesbury
Contract
Start date: 07.12.2020
Terms of reference

Start date is flexible depending on availability.

35 hours /  week - Contract from December 2020 to November 2021

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To apply please click on “Open application form” below and submit your application by December 1st, 2020. If you have any difficulties please contact us at 613-933-5845 and we will be happy to help.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for the position

will be contacted. The Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Accommodation will be

provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs

known in advance.

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