Family Support Programs Coordinator: Peer & Partnerships

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Dental, extended health, and vision

RRSP matching

Paid time off

On-site parking

Job summary

SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY OF SASKATCHEWAN is seeking a compassionate team member to support families affected by mental health and addiction challenges. You will provide one-on-one guidance, develop family-focused programs, and collaborate with healthcare partners to strengthen referral networks.

Responsibilities include creating resources, monitoring outcomes, and offering administrative support to ensure smooth operations and meaningful family assistance across Saskatchewan.

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 in Social Work, Psychology, Health Sciences, or related field is asset but not 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, 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.
• Provide general office support, including answering phones and emails, printing services, and ordering office supplies.

Skills

Lived experience as a family member

Recovery-oriented care

Communication/organizational/teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Psychology / Health Sciences (asset)

Job description

SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY OF SASKATCHEWAN is seeking a compassionate team member to support families affected by mental health and addiction challenges. You will provide one-on-one guidance, develop family-focused programs, and collaborate with healthcare partners to strengthen referral networks.

Responsibilities include creating resources, monitoring outcomes, and offering administrative support to ensure smooth operations and meaningful family assistance across Saskatchewan.