Job Posting Details

Curriculum and Training Project Co-Coordinator

Employer: Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch
Job term: Contract, Full-time
Job region: Greater Toronto Area
Job city: Toronto (North York)
Deadline: November 24, 2009

Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch requires a Curriculum and Training Project Co-Coordinator.

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Toronto Branch, in partnership with Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services and Across Boundaries: An Ethnographical Mental Health Centre, will develop an anti-racism/ anti-discrimination peer training curriculum and train peers to deliver workshops at places frequented by newcomers and mental health consumer/ survivors to promote the strengthened participation of new immigrants and refugees with mental health issues, and to foster more inclusive and welcoming environments for new immigrants and refugees who face mental health challenges.

As the Curriculum and Training Project Co-Coordinator, you will work closely with the Peer Support and Logistics Project Co-Coordinator to develop curriculum, train newcomer peers, and deliver workshops with peers in the GTA and other select locations in Ontario. You will report to the Manager, Access & Equity and receive additional support from the Project Steering Committee.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop a train-the-trainer curriculum with modules on: anti-racism/ anti-discrimination, group presentation and facilitation, mental health system and resources, resettlement stress
  • Assist with hiring of 10 newcomer peers who have lived experience with mental health issues
  • Train 10 newcomer peers to be able to deliver workshops
  • Co-deliver workshops with peers
  • Evaluate workshops and revise curriculum as required
  • Provide ongoing support and supervision to peers
  • Work closely with Project Co-Coordinator to ensure daily functioning of project is in keeping with stated goals, objectives and timelines
  • Collaborate with Project Co-Coordinator to write progress and final reports
  • Carry out administrative tasks related to the position as required
  • Main location of work will be close to Downsview Subway Station, with travel throughout the GTA and infrequent short trips outside Toronto (a car is not required)

Qualifications:

  • Experience developing training curriculum and training trainers
  • Experience facilitating and evaluating workshops
  • Post-secondary education in a related field or demonstrated experience and practical knowledge
  • Ability to incorporate feedback
  • Knowledge and understanding of the mental health needs of newcomers who are experiencing mental health problems
  • Knowledge and skills in anti-racism/ anti-oppression theory and practice
  • Understanding of the interconnection and intersection of different oppressions
  • Ability to develop a workplan and ensure goals and timelines are met
  • Experience writing project reports
  • Experience supervising staff and leading teams
  • Ability to motivate people
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office, email and the internet
  • Lived experience with the mental health system and/or with immigrating to Canada.

This is a full-time 12 month contract position
Salary: $61,390 for 12 months plus benefits package

The Canadian Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from equity seeking groups including qualified individuals with personal experience of the mental health system.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in the position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply:

Opening Doors Curriculum & Training Co-ordinator Hiring Panel
Canadian Mental Health Association- Toronto Branch
700 Lawrence Avenue. West Suite 480
Toronto, Ontario M6A 3B4


Phone: No phone calls please.
Fax: 416-789-9079
Email: work@cmha-toronto.net