Community Support Specialist - Shkaabe Makwa

Ocean State Job Lot; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Support Specialist to enhance mental health training for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. This full-time role involves designing and delivering culturally-responsive training materials and programs, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring that community knowledge informs practices. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and significant experience in mental health, along with strong facilitation and communication skills. Join a mission-driven organization committed to equity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in mental health and substance use field.
• Master's degree required, with registration in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality training curriculums and materials.
• Facilitate training around mental health and community needs.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Group Facilitation Skills

Community Engagement

Training and Presentations

Interpersonal Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Psychology

Job description

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Community Support Specialist - Shkaabe Makwa

Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH is the first hospital-based Centre in Canada designed to drive culturally-responsive systems initiatives to achieve health justice and wellness for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities through the advancement of research, workforce development and innovative healing models that harmonize traditional knowledge and medical expertise.

Shkaabe Makwa is seeking a First Nation, Inuit or Métis person for a full-time, permanent position as the Community Support Specialist, Counselling and Training. Reporting to the Manager, Workforce Development, the Community Support Specialist designs, develops and maintains training presentation materials, facilitator and learner guides, as well as facilitates training around mental health, harm reduction, substance use, counselling skills, and other community needs.

Working with a team of internal collaborators and external partners, the Community Support Specialist leads the design, development, and delivery of high-quality training curriculums and materials that are directly informed by community knowledge and culture-based clinical practice. The Community Support Specialist participates in the design, development, and delivery of a range of online content including, but not limited to, websites, webinars, blogs, communities of practice, and the overall Learning Management System. This position requires regular travel throughout Ontario, including remote First Nations communities.

This position requires the incumbent to be First Nations, Inuit or Métis. The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work, occupational therapy, psychology, or a related field and be registered in good standing with their respective professional college. The candidate will have five years of experience in the mental health and substance use field.

The candidate will be experienced in delivering effective training, presentations, and group facilitation both in person and virtually. Other requirements include a thorough understanding of principles and practices of Indigenous engagement along with demonstrated community connections. Advanced knowledge of the impacts of intergenerational trauma, mental health assessment, treatment, intervention, group facilitation skills, as well as superior verbal presentation and written communication skills are required. The incumbent will also demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, diplomacy and tact.

The incumbent will have a thorough understanding of the health, mental health, and social service sector, government programs, and current legislation that may affect Indigenous clients. Ability to read, understand and analyze research and grey literature and explain findings to non-academic audiences. Demonstrated success working and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on team-based projects. Experience and ability integrating adult learning principles into curriculum design and training facilitation. Understanding of various learning delivery models including online, blended, classroom-based, synchronous, and asynchronous learning environments. Excellent planning and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task, produce and coordinate projects to tight deadlines. Developed interpersonal communication skills including experience developing and maintaining partnerships and networks of significant numbers of internal and external partners. Knowledge of copyright legislation, APA style rules, and copyright issues. Bilingualism in French/English or an Indigenous language would be an asset.

Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.

CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges). We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.