EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | CMHA-Edmonton www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca | Position: Community Resource
Specialist – Database Curator (CRS-DC) | Terms:
Temporary Full-Time Contract | Closing
Date: February 13, 2020. 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 Team Lead, 211 Community Resource Database, the
Community Resource Specialist – Database Curator (CRS-DC) is responsible for
implementing activities relevant to the maintenance and expansion of 211
services across Alberta. 211 is a 24-hour information and referral line that
connects people to community services such as non-emergency social, health and
government services. The position is part of a team that manages the
information and referral data utilized by 211, while ensuring adherence to
required AIRS accreditation standards. The CRS-DC identifies and researches new
and updated community services information to respond to the changing needs and
resources of communities in Alberta.
Qualifications | Experience: Related post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree (in a Human Services
or Social Science field preferred) • Minimum 1 year of experience in a data
entry/administrative support role that included proofreading, editing documents
or records management and/or experience developing relationships with community
organizations and stakeholders •
Acceptable attainment and maintenance of a Police Information Check with a
Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check • Successful Completion of Gender Based Analysis +
Training and Brain Story Certification are an asset • Knowledge of database
principles, including taxonomy, is an asset.
Skills | Abilities: Strong interpersonal, verbal|written communication skills • Ability to proofread materials in different
formats and utilize editing skills to make information clear and concise •
Organizational and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail, a
high degree of accuracy, and excellent time management skills • Ability to maintain effective, cooperative
working relationships with other staff and volunteers • Ability to liaise
effectively with community agencies and maintain good relationships • Ability
to research, assimilate, organize, analyze and summarize information • Typing
skills and the ability to effectively use MS Office and other program software •
Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Ability to set
priorities & allocate time|resources effectively • Initiative in
completing tasks and projects • Ability to provide constructive & positive
feedback to others & be able to accept the same.
TO APPLY > Submit CV & cover letter to:
hr@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
| Thank You.
