Program Coordinator, in The Know - Toronto, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association
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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is a provincial association, committed to improving services and support for individuals living with mental illnesses and addictions issues, and to the promotion of mental health in Ontario.


CMHA Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs operates Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of programs that bring mental health education, counselling services and enhanced community support to agricultural communities across the province.


In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, suicide and how to start a conversation around mental well-being.


Job Summary


We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a
Program Coordinator - In the Know. This position works with the agricultural community to promote and deliver mental health programming and resources with a special focus on the In the Know program.

A key piece of this work involves face to face meetings and participation in agricultural events across the province.


Core Responsibilities

  • Deliver In the Know and associated mental health workshops across Ontario, according to expectations, while ensuring effective and appropriate training delivery.
  • Deliver outreach presentations at agricultural events, regional forums, conferences, workshops, and symposia.
  • Respond to CMHA branch and training requests.
  • Contribute to outreach and promotion plans to engage rural and agriculture stakeholders.
  • Assist in training CMHA branch facilitators across Ontario to deliver In the Know.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of communications strategies, materials, activities, and educational resources for In the Know.
  • Partner with Communications to share training activity updates with stakeholders.
  • Provide general administrative support, including meeting coordination, mailing coordination, and other projects as needed.
  • Lead evaluation and survey collection efforts and send collected survey reports and any participant feedback to the Senior Manager, Agriculture Wellness Ontario.
  • Produce program updates and reports, as requested, on In the Know activities.
  • Implement and monitor quality assurance measures, including evaluation practices, and suggest improvements in consultation with CMHA Ontario's Quality Improvement team and the Senior Manager, Agriculture Wellness Ontario.
  • Manage and keep up to date a stakeholder database that contains key contact and course information, and leverage this database for ongoing promotions, engagement, and program evaluation.
  • Support CMHA branch staff in logistics planning for In the Know workshops.
  • Track training events and participants; report training activities to the Senior Manager, Agriculture Wellness Ontario.
  • Attend regular meetings of the In the Know and CMHA Ontario teams.

Note:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent.

The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.


Skill-Based Competencies

  • Education: Degree or diploma in social work, community work, psychology, public health or a related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required.
  • Knowledge of, or commitment to learning about, the Ontario agricultural community.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds to build trust and rapport.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Experience building relationship and working collaboratively colleagues, community members, partners and the public.
  • Ethics and Boundaries: A strong understanding of professional ethics and boundaries.
  • Experience developing workshop curriculum is an asset.
  • Experience in training and facilitation for an adult audience, including in virtual settings, is a strong asset.
  • Experience within the mental health or healthcare field is a strong asset.
  • Bilingualism (in any language) is an asset.
  • A valid drivers license is required.
Experience comes in many forms. If you meet some of these requirements but not all, please do consider applying.


Working Conditions


This position is also a desk job with extended periods of sitting, reading, telephone interaction, and working at the computer.

This position involves some moderate lifting, shipping, and handling.

Attendance at various meetings throughout the workday/workweek will be required; meetings may occur on short notice, depending on the circumstances.

This position is within the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

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