Program Engagement Co-Facilitator - INTREPID Lab Youth-VAST
Program Engagement Co-Facilitator - INTREPID Lab Youth-VAST
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Through its core values ofCourage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMHto transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental HealthisHealth.
To learn more about CAMH please visit their website at:.
To view our Land Acknowledgment please clickhere.
The INTREPID Lab is a hub for research and health services programming on nicotine addiction. Our goal is to synthesize and discover new knowledge in the treatment of nicotine addiction validate technologymediated methods and processes for delivering treatment and use these methods to scale up research discoveries to health services programs through our network of over 300 primary and communitycare partner organizations. In meeting its objectives the INTREPID Lab works with technology vendors in addition to creating its own technologybased methods and protocols for research and subsequent integration into health services programs.
The Youth Vaping Substance Use and Technology Dependence (YouthVAST) Program at CAMH is dedicated to supporting Ontario youth aged 12 to 21 who are facing challenges related to vaping substance use and technology dependence. YouthVAST offers comprehensive services including assessments individual therapy and group treatments both inperson at the Queen Street site and virtually. The program emphasizes developing healthy coping strategies providing specialized treatment and fostering resilience among youth. Through a centralized intake process care coordinators conduct thorough assessments to tailor personalized care plans which may involve artsbased activities peer support physical health initiatives and psychoeducation. YouthVAST is committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers young individuals to navigate their recovery journey effectively.
The INTREPID Lab is currently seeking one 1 casual Program Engagement CoFacilitator. Reporting to the manager the successful candidate will have lived/living experience with nicotine/vaping use problem technology use and/or substance use. They will apply a broader systemlevel perspective to support system and service planning education and research activities within the YouthVAST program and the wider INTREPID Lab community. The CoFacilitators will collaborate with service providers educators and researchers to align project and program goals staffing activities and outcomes more closely with the needs of individuals with lived or living experience.
Key Responsibilities:
The Program Engagement CoFacilitator will be responsible for:
- Engagement & Facilitation
- Cofacilitate youth advisory meetings and peersupport sessions.
- Collaborate with youth community organizations and healthcare teams to enhance youth participation in program planning and decisionmaking.
- Education & Resource CoCreation
- Assist in the development of youthfriendly resources for INTREPID (e.g. webinars infographics info sheets social media content).
- Support knowledge translation activities to promote awareness and best practices in youth addiction care.
- Participate in community outreach initiatives to engage youth in treatment and research opportunities.
- Research & Program Development
- Contribute to program evaluation focus groups data collection and reporting to inform service improvements.
- Assist in administrative tasks related to engagement activities as needed including the recruitment and onboarding of youth advisors and research participants.
Successful applicants will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity equity and inclusion; encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable CAMH policies as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West.
- The successful candidate will have lived experience with mental health and/or addictions and experience supporting safe and meaningful engagement for transitional aged youth. You will have an openness to diverse perspectives on mental health addictions nicotine/vaping use problem technology use and related issues affecting youth across Ontario.
- Proven verbal and written communication skills are required along with professionalism a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience working within a cocreation modelwhere power sharing inclusion and collaboration among diverse experts are central to successis an asset.
- Experience with participatory action research clientoriented research and/or youthled initiatives is desirable.
- Successful candidates will possess strong organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to work with stakeholders of diverse ethnoracial and cultural backgrounds is essential as is an appreciation of diversity.
- A high degree of familiarity with MS Office email and social media are required.
- Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.
All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
Employment Type
Full Time
