Community Mental Health Ambassador

6 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services Full time

The Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and a SAH (sponsorship agreement holder). Our vision is of refugees and immigrants, especially those who have experienced wars and persecution and those who are marginalized, leading self-sufficient and dignified lives in a socially inclusive society. AWO works with refugees and immigrants, with a special focus on women and their families. Our mission is to improve immigrant and refugees' quality of life and to promote their social and economic inclusion in order to assist them to become contributing members of society and to live in dignity.

**Position**:
Reporting to the Settlement Manager and working closely with the Mental Health Workers, Crisis Counsellor, and Community-based Volunteers, the Community Mental Health Ambassador is responsible for providing culturally specific community outreach, education, information, promote awareness of mental health services and to promote help-seeking behaviours, and refer community members to mental health resources and supports in Peel.

The Community Mental Health Ambassador will identify new and strengthen existing partnerships and collaborations with a focus on improving access to mental health for the newcomer community in the Peel region, in particular Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Arabic, Urdu and Somali speakers. They will identify the needs and gaps within newcomer communities and work to better address these through knowledge provision and dissemination, advocacy and collaborative initiatives.

They will be responsible for updating community resources, information and presentations, with an eye to raising awareness and dispelling stigma within these communities vis-à-vis mental health and available services. They will also work to raise awareness among service providers and other stakeholders of the barriers to access for newcomer communities with possible solutions as to how these may be overcome.

The Community Mental Health Ambassador will be responsible for managing a team of outreach volunteers and working in close collaboration with the other members of the AWO Mental Health staff and other community services in the Peel Region.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for safe and meaningful engagement with stakeholders and community members to promote mental health services.
- Identifies new community partnerships and strengthening existing ones to promote mental health awareness in newcomer communities; engages with local stakeholders including community groups, religious organizations, and other service providers.
- Develops and shares mental health related materials and information to newcomer community members.
- Support community wellness and education through mental health promotion information sessions, and distributes resources through sessions/events, presentations at local community venues, religious venues, and businesses.
- Dispels culturally specific stigma, myths and misinformation through culturally and language specific education and information sessions.
- Responds to community members’ queries and concerns regarding a variety of mental health promotion topics.
- Refers community members to appropriate resources and supports within AWO and Peel community.
- Works with AWO’s Mental Health team to implement outreach strategies.
- Works with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and train volunteers to provide community-based outreach and connection.
- Delivers orientation for Community-based volunteers; manages and oversees the work of Community-based Volunteers to ensure effective community engagement and provides on-going support and guidance to this team.
- Monitors and evaluates overall impact and adjusts strategies according to learnings with an eye to continuous improvement; collects and reports data from outreach events and activities.
- Engages and participates effectively in team and staff meetings to bring forward and address any relevant issues and concerns.
- Performs other duties as required.

**Skills & Experience**
- Post-Secondary education in relevant field (psychology, public health/or health sciences, social work) and prior experience in mental health promotion and community engagement
- Critical understanding of theoretical approaches and determinants of health strategies required for health promotion activities and interventions.
- Strong understanding of institutional and other systemic barriers and how they impact refugee and newcomer immigrant individuals/communities and access to services.
- Lived experience with migration and mental health challenges and resiliency strategies strongly preferred.
- Ability to motivate and inform a diverse population, including community members, business owners and other local agencies to modify behavior to reduce and mitigate the impact of mental illness within the community.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly convey inf

  • Community Health Ambassador

    6 months ago

    Mississauga, Canada Indus Community Services Full time

    **Job Position: Community Health Ambassador** **Department: Health Services** **Status: Full-Time - 35 hours per week **_**(One-year contract with the possibility of an extension)**_ **Location: Mississauga & Brampton** **Compensation: $26.00 per hour plus benefits** Indus Community Services is an accredited, not-for-profit community benefit organization...

  • Mental Health Clinical Specialist

    1 month ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Home and Community Care Support Services Full time

    About the RoleHome and Community Care Support Services is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinical Specialist to join our team. As a Mental Health Clinical Specialist, you will bring your expertise in mental health and addictions to provide essential health-related advice and support to educators within the district school boards.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise...

  • Mental Health Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Papillon Family Health Centre Full time

    Job Title:Mental Health SpecialistCompany Overview:Papillon Family Health Centre is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting overall well-being.Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with...

  • Community Health Worker

    2 months ago

    Mississauga, Canada LAMP Community Health Centre Full time

    **Community Health Worker (2SLGBTQ+ Programs), Health Promotion** **Permanent Full-time Position: 35 hours per week** **Expecting Start Date: October 28, 2024** **Salary Range: $50,718.48 - $60,881.76 per year ($27.87-$33.45 per hour)** LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of...

  • Child Psychologist

    4 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada BeWell Health Centres Full time

    About UsBeWell Health Centres is a leading provider of comprehensive psychological wellness services in the GTA. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to individuals, families, and communities.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Child Psychologist to join our team as a Mental Health Specialist. As a key member of our...

  • Mental Health and Addictions Nurse

    4 months ago

    Mississauga, Canada Home and Community Care Support Services Full time

    Job Description Mental Health and Addictions Nurse - MHAN CARE AND BE CARED FOR - THIS IS YOUR HOME Are you an experienced registered nurse (RN), with clinical experience in providing mental health and or/addiction services for children and youth? Are you seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares...

  • Mental Health Clinician

    3 months ago

    Mississauga, Canada Trillium Health Partners Full time

    **Job Description**: **Position**:Mental Health Clinician **Posting ID**:2024-39061 **Status**: Permenant Full Time **Role Level**:Allied Health (AH10.6 $43.37 - $56.23) **Shift**: Monday to Friday generally; flexibility required for hours of work; travel among sites required **Site**:Bristol Circle (off site location) **Posted**:September 11,...

  • Mental Health Clinician

    3 months ago

    Mississauga, Canada Trillium Health Partners Full time

    **Job Description**: **Position**:Mental Health Clinician **Posting ID**:2024-39108 **Status**: Permenant Full Time **Role Level**:Allied Health (AH10.6 $44.67 - $57.90) **Shift**: Monday to Friday generally; flexibility required for hours of work; travel among sites required **Site**:Bristol Circle (off site location); flexibility with remote...

  • Mental Health Professional for Adults

    2 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada BeWell Health Centres Full time

    About UsBeWell Health Centres is a comprehensive Psychological Wellness Institution in the GTA, dedicated to providing Integrative Psychological care for individuals and families.We pride ourselves on our multifaceted approach to mental health, working with industry-leading professionals to deliver personalized treatment plans and elevated patient...

  • Director, Mental Health

    1 month ago

    Mississauga, Canada EllisDon Full time

    and our latesthighlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety. You, as our Mental Health Director, will: Oversee and manage all aspects of the psychological safety, mental health and wellness programs that support the well-being of our...

  • Director, Mental Health

    1 month ago

    Mississauga, Canada EllisDon Corporation Full time

    **Connect with us **LinkedIn**, **Instagram**,** Facebook**,** Twitter** **Thinking about a change?** We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core** values** empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some...

  • Mental Health Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Canada EveryMind Full time

    **MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST** **Specialized Consultation Team** **Fee for Service Position** **_EveryMind Mental Health Services _**is currently recruiting for a skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic mental health professional for the fee for service contractor position of **Mental Health Specialist** to provide support as part of the Specialized...

  • Mental Health Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Front Line Health Care Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at Front Line Health Care. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is dedicated to providing exceptional support services to individuals with severe mental health challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide daily supervision and support...

  • Mental Health Assistant

    1 month ago

    Mississauga, Canada The Indigenous Network Full time

    Indigenous Mental Health and Addictions WorkerIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director.AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: To implement trauma-informed and strengths-based cultural approaches to address mental health and wellbeing concerns.ANNUAL SALARY: $54,000.00SCOPE:The Indigenous Mental Health and Addictions Worker (IMHAW) provides support to the urban Indigenous...

  • Health Promoter

    6 months ago

    Mississauga, Canada Regional Municipality of Peel Full time

    **Job Description**: **Health Promoter, Mental Health Promotion** **Health Services - Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention** **Contract Full-Time, 13 months** **Salary Range**:$76,054 - $95,068** per annum + plus comprehensive benefits** **Work mode**:Hybrid* **_see below for more details about this work mode_** **Location**:7120 Hurontario Street,...

  • Mental Health Strategic Director

    4 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada EllisDon Full time

    We are committed to being at the forefront of the rapidly changing construction industry. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers and develop creative solutions for complex problems on exciting projects.EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self,...

  • Mental Health Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Paarc Full time

    Make a Difference in Addiction RecoveryWe are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Professional to join our team at Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC). This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.About the RoleThis full-time, permanent...

  • Cmhc, General Mental Health

    2 months ago

    Mississauga, Canada Services and Housing In the Province Full time

    **About the Job**: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for supporting and counselling clients experience mental health challenges in the community. The CMHC will offer strengths based case management from a recovery perspective as a part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary circle of care. They...

  • Cmhc, General Mental Health

    1 month ago

    Mississauga, Canada Services and Housing In the Province Full time

    **About the Job**: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for providing case management to clients who experience mental health challenges living at CHO homes. The CMHC will offer strengths based case management from a recovery perspective as a part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary circle of...

  • Case Manager Mental Health

    6 months ago

    Mississauga, Canada REST Centres Full time

    **About REST** REST Centres is a Black-led, BIPOC-serving charitable organization headquartered in Brampton, Ontario and established in 2015. Our central mission is to eradicate youth homelessness and uplift marginalized BIPOC youth from cycles of poverty and food and housing insecurity. We operate under a comprehensive four-pillar approach: Shelter,...