Youth Engagement Facilitator

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - CAMH Full time
Job Description

This part-time, contract position is located at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) McCain Centre in Toronto.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience supporting people with lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Co-facilitating advisory group meetings, focus groups and consultations with broader groups of people with lived/living expertise
  • Supporting a network of Advisors at CAMH
  • Mentorship for Advisors to actively participate and represent a service user perspective in program activities
  • Contributing to knowledge translation and education activities, including trainings, infographics, tip sheets, webinars, videos, etc.
  • Social media engagement and contributing to blog posts and developing newsletters

Requirements:

  • Youth/young adult aged 18-29 with lived experience as a recipient of mental health and/or substance use services
  • Prior experience working with youth/young adults
  • Experience belonging to groups, agencies or organizations related to peer support, consumer survivor initiatives (an asset)
  • Familiarity with the mental health and substance use field and proven experience in facilitating focus groups or other consultations with a broad range of participants (an asset)
  • Professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to work effectively as a team member and independently

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in working within a co-creation model where power-sharing and inclusion among a diverse group of experts are integral to the success of the project (an asset)
  • Experience in working within participatory action research and/or patient-oriented research (desirable)
  • Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language (an asset)

About the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) McCain Centre:

The CAMH McCain Centre is focused on enhancing and improving the design, delivery, and effectiveness of mental health and addictions care systems, services, and policies for children, youth, and families.

Compensation: Estimated $35.50/hour (6-month contract), approximately $24,144-$30,312/year, depending on hours worked.



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