2slgbtq+ Tay Wellness Peer Facilitator

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lumenus Community Services Full time

2SLGBTQ+ Youth Wellness Peer Facilitators



LOCATION:
Toronto, ON (Temporarily Remote)




POSITION TYPE:
Part Time Fixed Term (4 hours/week; 9-month contract)




POSTING CLOSING DATE:
March 3, 2023


Lumenus Community Services is hiring two (2) enthusiastic 2SLGBTQ+ (TAY) Wellness Peer Facilitators to join the We Are Wellness TAY team and support the co-development and delivery of holistic, peer based psychoeducational wellness programming for at-risk 2SLGBTQ+ TAY ages 16-25, in Toronto.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with other Peer Facilitator and Wellness Mentor to develop holistic wellness workshops;
  • Support implementation and cofacilitation of holistic wellness workshops while adhering to professional boundaries as a peer;
  • Collaboratively design and implement project evaluations;
  • Incorporate active antiracist and antioppressive stances, language, and messaging within programming in order to create as safe a space possible;
  • Effectively model antioppressive behaviour and language, and proactively and effectively address and counter any instances of oppressive language and behavior;
  • Support the creation of effective advertising for We Are Wellness TAY programming;
  • Provide informal, confidential support and referral to relevant services to meet required needs in the context of workshop facilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of, and working experience with 2SLGBTQ+ youth from antioppressive, intersectional framework;
  • Lived experience within the 2SLGBTQ+ community and noninstitutional wellness practices;
  • Experience supporting Transitional agedyouth ;
  • Working knowledge of experiences, needs and barriers encountered by youth ages 1625;
  • At least 1 year of experience in group facilitation;
  • Knowledge of, and willingness to learn more about, antioppressive holistic wellness practices for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and communities in the Toronto area;
  • Nonjudgmental attitudes about diverse topics, particularly those related to sexual health, diverse forms of spirituality, harm reduction, and mental health;
  • Ability to communicate about health and holistic wellness in ways that support development and enhancement of community wellness practices;
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process;
  • Hours will be collaboratively determined based on team availability and client's needs. These hours may include evenings, weekdays, weekends depending on training, consultation, peer activities, and workshop scheduling;
  • Must be able to participate in team meetings, supervision, and training sessions as needed;
  • Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with wider staff teams and abide by Lumenus policies.


We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.


Lumenus believes that immunization against COVID-19 is an individual and societal responsibility and that we must do everything possible to protect our clients, families, employees, students, volunteers and contractors against the spread of COVID-19.


As a condition of employment, proof of full vaccination or exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code must be submitted to Human Resources seven (7) calendar days prior to start date.



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