Program Lead, Peer Support - Vancouver, Canada - CNIB Foundation

CNIB Foundation

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Program Lead, Peer Support:

Full-Time, Permanent

Vancouver, BC

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you We are currently searching for a
Program Lead, Peer Support Reporting to the Manager, Programs and Operations, the Program Lead, Peer Support, will play a key role on the CNIB BC/Yukon team.

By leading a team of staff and volunteers, this position will be responsible for the development, execution and coordination of Peer Support programs and initiatives.

Your impact at CNIB:

Recruit, train, engage and actively manage an integrated team of volunteers and staff who will be accountable for delivering and supporting peer support programs to people who are blind or partially sighted.
Developing and fostering an inclusive, empowered culture where every team member staff and volunteer feels their contributions towards our mission are equally valued and respected.
Developing implementation plans to maximize the success of the engagement of volunteers and participants in CNIB foundation peer support programs.
Leading and managing outcome evaluation processes as they relate to volunteer and participant engagement, using a national framework.
Serving as a key local ambassador for CNIB, representing and promoting the organization at all relevant external events.
Liaising at all levels with external community partners, agencies, donors, volunteers, staff, and participants to support and implement program and operational goals.
Developing, encouraging, and promoting effective partnerships and community relations that support CNIB Foundation's mission.
Effectively communicating CNIB Foundation key messages to external audiences through presentations, briefing materials and other communication materials.
Collaborating effectively with managers, peers, staff, and volunteers.

Requirements:

Who you are:

Excellent verbal and written communication and superior interpersonal skills. Portrays the appropriate professional image.
Significant experience in program development and delivery, group facilitation, and innovative training initiatives.
Experience in 1:1 support and group facilitation.
Good relationship/team builder and networking skills with a variety of stakeholders
Excellent organizational and planning skills to work to concurrent and/or conflicting deadlines.
Proven success in leading and motivating teams of staff and volunteers
Results oriented, strategic, and flexible.
Passionate champion of diversity, accessibility, and inclusion issues
Ability to be empathetic, understand the grieving processes and have active listening skills.

We want to hear from you if you have:

Minimum Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in a related field

years of experience in program development and implementation

Volunteer engagement and leadership experience
Personal and professional experience in peer support and accessibility relating to blindness and vision loss is an asset.
Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment:

Willingness to work flexible hours.
Willingness to work from different locations.
Some travel within BC/Yukon will be required.

Benefits

Closing date:
March 31, 2023

About us:

Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we're on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we're not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation.

Our team's health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.

At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let's talk.