Family Support NetworkCoordinator/Office Assistant

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Benefits: dental, extended health, and

vision

RRSP matching

Paid time off

On-site parking

Job summary

SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY OF SASKATCHEWAN seeks a Family Support Network Coordinator/Office Assistant in Saskatoon to provide one-on-one peer support, guide families navigating mental health and addiction challenges, and coordinate family-focused programs.

You will build partnerships with healthcare providers, create and maintain family resources, monitor outcomes, and handle Saskatoon office duties such as calls, printing, and supplies; a driver’s licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a family member supporting someone with mental health or addiction challenges.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented care.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Bachelor's degree asset but not required.
• Valid driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support, guidance, and resource navigation for family members affected by mental health or addiction challenges.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate family-focused support programs (e.g., Family Recovery Journey, Family Support Group).
• Build partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, Indigenous partners, and treatment facilities to strengthen referral networks.
• Assist with developing and maintaining family support resources (website content, guides, educational materials).
• Monitor program outcomes, collect participant feedback, and report results to the Executive Director and funders.
• Office administration duties for the Saskatoon office: printing services, answering phones and general inquiry emails, and managing office supplies.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery-oriented care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/related field

Job description

Family Support NetworkCoordinator/Office Assistant

Employer Name: SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY OF SASKATCHEWAN

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one peer support, guidance, and resource navigation for family members affected by mental health or addiction challenges.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate family-focused support programs, including Family Recovery Journey, Family Support Group, and other initiatives.
• Build partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, Indigenous partners, and treatment facilities to strengthen referral networks.
• Assist with developing and maintaining family support resources, including website content, guides, and educational materials.
• Monitor program outcomes, collect participant feedback, and report results to the Executive Director and funders.

Office Administration

• In addition to the Family Support Coordinator responsibilities, this position includes office administration duties for the Saskatoon office. Responsibilities include providing printing services, answering phone calls and general inquiry emails, and managing and ordering office supplies.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a family member supporting someone with mental health or addiction challenges.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented care.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Health Sciences, or a related field is considered an asset but is not required.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental, extended health, and vision benefits
• RRSP matching
• Paid time off
• On-site parking