The Canadian Mental Health Association - Champlain East is a community-based agency dedicated to providing community support services to persons living with a mental illness and concurrent disorders.  Our Branch has been designated under the French Language Services Act since 1991 and as such, is committed to providing services in both official languages (French and English).

 All applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be considered for a position with CMHA Champlain East, unless they have an exemption on a medical ground. Upon hiring, proof of vaccination or exemption will be required.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:                              Mental Health Promotor 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:        To initiate, coordinate and/or present mental health promotion activities designed to improve attitudes towards mental illness, promote mental health and prevent mental illness. 

ACCOUNTABILITY:                          Program Manager MHP

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements:

• College diploma in Human Services, Social Services or B.A. in Education, Child / Youth Worker or equivalent work experience.
• Experience and comfort level in developing and delivering presentations to the public, minimum 2 years.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the mental health and addictions.
• Familiarity with Recovery Philosophy and awareness of needs of diverse communities is an asset.
• Good understanding of learning styles and delivery methods.
• Knowledge of the social services and/or health field, including local resources.
• Well organized and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible hours (some evening and weekend hours may be required).

Languages

• Proficiency in both official languages, a requirement as per the Branch’s French Language Designation Plan.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to organize time and prioritize tasks to achieve objectives, demonstrating organization, planning & coordination skills
• Ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people internally and externally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates initiative when appropriate and is willing to learn new skills
• Demonstrated ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationship with clients / volunteers
• Engage in reasonable self-care strategies that incorporate balancing work/life responsibilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision making skills

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Program

• Act as primary contact for mental health promotion activities of the branch.
• Organize / deliver evidence-based workshops as defined by the Branch for students, community organizations, volunteer groups, professional groups and local businesses.
• Link workshop participants to appropriate services / resources as required.
• Work with and provides support and supervision to Branch volunteers involved in related program activities.
• Develop and maintain a speaker’s bureau of people with lived experience as a strategy to challenge stigma and promote education. Support volunteer speakers in preparing and evaluating presentation materials to be reflective of recovery principles.
• Plan and participate in special events and campaigns such as World Suicide Prevention Day, Mental Health Week and Mental Illness Awareness Week.

• Where applicable, ensure compliance with Instructor and Sub License Trainer Agreements (Living Works programs, MHFA, LLTTF etc…)

Public Information and Promotion

• Coordinate media coverage to provide information to the public by means of resource materials, articles, workshops and events during awareness campaigns and throughout the year
• In collaboration with the Admin team, provide Mental Health Promotion information for the Branch’s social media platforms

Community Relations and Advocacy

• Work with other agencies and/or services to coordinate mental health promotion materials/messages.
• Positively represent the agency in inter-agency initiatives through committees and informal networking with community partners

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide timely and informative reports as directed and requested by the Manager
• Enter and collect data relevant for program evaluation.
• Make recommendations for the purchase of mental health promotion materials for the Branch.

Fundraising

• Participate in program sustainability initiatives such as fundraisers and other events
• Performing fundraising duties as required and based on agency direction
• Market and negotiate fees for delivery of training packages to organizations and groups as feasible

General:

• Maintain Agency’s values, vision and mission by ensuring that clients’ rights are respected and that all programs and activities meet legislative requirements, policies and procedures, funding body criteria, and professional and Branch standards.
• Work in a manner that:
  • meets all Health and Safety requirements to ensure a healthy and safe workplace;
  • complies with the Agency’s policies and procedures; and

• Work in a manner that promotes and maintains the reputation of the Branch and minimizes risk of harm and/or liability to the Branch
• Participate in program development, improvement activities, and staff meetings
• Participate in professional development
• Identify gaps and needed modifications in services and bring these to the attention of the Manager.
• Work in programs of the Branch, and can be transferred from one program to another as the needs arise and/or the Branch sees fit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager or Program Director

Working Conditions:

• Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license, access to a vehicle and minimum of $1,000,000.00 third party liability insurance
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the Branch
• Work at a desk using a computer for administrative and clerical work
• Moderate lifting of heavy items during the setting up of displays and workshops
• Interfacing with the public and may be required to stand for long periods of time during teaching and training
• Required to travel to other sites and organizations within Champlain East to deliver presentations or attend meetings