Education and Community Engagement Assistant

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Peer Connections Manitoba Full time

**Education and Community Engagement Assistant**

Peer support is a vital component of the recovery journey for people facing challenges. It offers empathy, validation, and hope from those with lived and living experience of their own, complementing other methods, services and treatments and supports the journey to recovery and wellness.

The Mental Health Education Resource Centre is a contact point for individuals and families looking for resources, books, and educational opportunities to learn about their mental health and how to find and receive support.

**Our Values**

Hope and Recovery

Self-Determination

Empathetic and Equal Relationships

Dignity, Respect, and Social Inclusion

Integrity, Authenticity, and Trust

Health and Wellness

Life-long Learning and Personal Growth

**Position Details**

: 35 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 PM

: 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg

: 20.00 per hour

: 6-month term

**Desired Skills & Knowledge**
- Self-identify as an individual with, or a family member affected by, mental health or substance-use challenges
- Respects and promotes a culturally diverse population
- Ability to work from an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework
- Proficient with Microsoft office tools and software, Canva, and Zoom
- Proficient with Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Able to work independently while understanding the benefit of communication within the team

**Position Duties**
- Develop content to increase connection through social media platforms
- Provide support to peer facilitators delivering educational workshops
- Provide support to individuals and family members accessing physical and online library resources
- Support individuals and families in discovering and accessing mental health resources
- Attend resource fairs and community events

**Position Benefits**
- Work with a supportive, team-based environment
- Make a difference with people who are facing challenges within their health and wellness
- Paid sick time

Closing Date: Monday, September 8th

Position Start Date: Monday, September 29th

Peer Connections Manitoba values a person’s lived experience and is committed to having a diverse workforce. We encourage anyone to self-disclose any aspect of your experience or identity that you feel is important for us to know.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application question(s):
Work Location: In person

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