EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | CMHA - Edmonton | https://edmonton.cmha.ca/ | Position: Caregiver Connections Peer Support Facilitator |
Terms: Part-time – 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours/week) | Hours: Monday –
Friday (specific days and working hours to be determined) – weekly Thursday
evenings and other occasional evenings required. Salary/Wage: $22.56
- $31.50 per hour; $20,531 - $28,662 per year | Closing Date: Open
until a suitable candidate is found.
About: CMHA-Edmonton is a non-profit organization that
envisions mentally healthy people in caring communities. We increase awareness
and understanding of mental health, mental illness, recovery, and suicide
prevention through education. We support the resilience and recovery of people
in distress including those affected by mental illness or suicide by providing
crisis intervention; safe, long-term and affordable housing; peer connections;
suicide grief and family support; advocacy and wayfinding; and providing
opportunities to improve your wellness. Join us and make a difference in the
lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness and stressful
situations including abuse, violence, and suicide.
Abstract: reporting to the Manager, Community Engagement, CMHA Edmonton, the
Caregiver Connections Peer Support Facilitator provides peer to peer family
support to the parents and caregivers of dependents experiencing a mental
health concern, mental illness and/or addiction. This position will support
early intervention and provide family support through both individual and group
meetings as critical elements to the recovery of individuals with mental
illness. It will utilize skills in public speaking and group facilitation;
practical knowledge of strategies for promoting mental health; and its
knowledge of community mental health resources. The Caregiver Connections Peer
Support Facilitator will work closely with the Provincial Peer Support Project
Manager who is the central point of communication, coordination, evaluation and
reporting for the Caregiver Connections Program.
Qualifications/Experience | Previous experience in supporting a loved one or family member with a
mental health concern is required • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a
related Human Services program is an asset • Familiarity with Peer support and
a deep commitment to understanding the recovery model, and willingness to share
experiences/stories as part of the peer role is required • Successful
attainment and maintenance of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is
an asset • Attainment and maintenance of a Peer Support Certification is
required • Experience working or volunteering within addiction or mental health
is an asset • Acceptable attainment and
maintenance of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and an
Intervention Record Check.
Skills/Abilities | Strong interpersonal, relationship building, active listening, verbal
and written communication skills • Ability to effectively provide empathetic,
helpful and supportive direction via all communication types • Ability to set
boundaries with clients, deal with difficult situations and respond in a
composed manner • Demonstrated understanding of:
mental health; mental illness and recovery; information and referral services;
and crisis intervention • Knowledge of and ability to access and utilize
mental health resources and networks • Ability to work independently and as
part of a team, set priorities, meet deadlines and allocate time and resources
effectively • Ability to deal effectively with
the public and community agencies and maintain good public relations •
Skills and abilities in making presentations, group facilitation and networking
• Skills in program development and evaluation is an asset • Ability to
effectively use Microsoft Office and Outlook calendar. TO APPLY | Submit CV/cover letter in confidence to: hr@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
