Volunteer- Family Caregiver Education Program

Job summary

Co-facilitate Family Caregiver Education Groups by introducing discussion topics and moderating conversations. Maintain organizational policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, and health and safety.

Job details

Responsibilities: As a co-facilitator for a Family Caregiver Education Group, you will introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation. You will be responsible for maintaining all CMHA YSS policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, privacy and health and safety. This role requires you to have personal experience with a family member who has experienced mental health concerns and therefore we ask that you inform your supervisor of any issues that arise that may interfere with your volunteer position. This role requires virtual attendance. All sessions are virtual, in the evenings, as follows: Four cycles per year, Ten sessions per cycle. Every Wednesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Requires training and orientation before you begin volunteering. You will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening for this role. Commitments: * Completion of Group Facilitation training * Completion of general orientation and on-the-job training; * Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check. * Availability for day and/or evenings and occasional on-call * Minimum of a one-year commitment * 3 hours per week minimum * Notify program coordinator, in advance if you are not able to be present for a group. * Submit volunteer hours on a monthly basis * Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures

What you’ll do

Co-facilitate Family Caregiver Education Groups by introducing discussion topics and moderating conversations. Maintain organizational policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, and health and safety.

Requirements

Requires personal experience with a family member who has experienced mental health concerns and a successful Vulnerable Sector Screening. Candidates must commit to a minimum of one year and attend virtual evening sessions.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Group Facilitation
• Moderation
• Confidentiality
• Privacy Management
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Mental Health Support

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education