EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY |
CMHA-ER www.cmha-edmonton,ab.ca | Position:
Community Resource Specialist – Database Curator
(CRS-DC) | Terms: Permanent Full-Time
| Hrs: Mon to Fri 8:30am–4:30pm | Salary Range:
$41,061.00 to $55,654.00 | Closing Date: July 31, 2019. | 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.
Position Abstract: Reporting to the Team Lead, 211 Community Resource
Database, the Community Resource Specialist – Database Curator (CRS-DC) will
work remotely and is responsible for implementing activities relevant to the
expansion of 211 services across Alberta, including visiting or connecting with
organizations in new service areas and adding new listings to the 211 database
of community resources. 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 preferred • Minimum 1 year of experience in a data
entry/administrative support role that included proof-reading, editing
documents or records management and/or experience developing relationships with
community organizations and stakeholders • Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s
License or equivalent • 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 & utilize editing skills
to make information clear & concise • Ability to work independently, set
priorities, meet deadlines in a stressful environment • 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 & 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 and allocate time|resources
effectively • Organizational, time management & problem solving skills • Demonstrated
initiative in completing tasks and projects • Ability to provide
constructive and positive feedback to others & be able to accept the same. TO APPLY > Submit cover letter|resume in confidence to: hr@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
