About The Position
The Family Engagement Specialist leads the Knowledge Institute’s family engagement-related supports for the child and youth mental health and addictions (CYMHA) sector across Ontario. The Family Engagement Specialist works with CYMHA agencies to help build capacity for family engagement. The Family Engagement Specialist supports agencies to integrate family voices and lived expertise in the design and delivery of mental health and substance use health services and in system planning processes. The Family Engagement Specialist provides strategic advice to the Knowledge Institute’s leadership regarding family engagement and will support the development and enhancement of family engagement resources. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience navigating the child and youth mental health and addictions system as a family member or caregiver; excellent communication skills in English and French (both verbal and written); excellent networking skills and the ability to develop strong partnerships with agency leaders, service providers, youth and family members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology or a related field (Essential)
- Minimum 5+ years of related experience (Essential)
- Demonstrated experience navigating the child and youth mental health and substance use health system as a family member/caregiver (Essential)
- Strong knowledge of the principles of family engagement (Essential)
- Strong knowledge of the child and youth mental health and addictions sector (Essential)
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Excellent organizational skills (Essential)
- Experience using Office 365 suite and MS Office Skills (Essential)
- Valid Driver’s License (Essential)
- Ability to travel within Ontario (Essential)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Bilingualism (English/French) (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Support the Knowledge Institute’s family engagement-related efforts for the child and youth mental and addictions (CYMHA) sector.
- Design and deliver relevant training and coaching, either in person or virtually, to CYMHA agencies looking to build their capacity in family engagement.
- Develop resources about family engagement.
- Serve as a liaison for family representatives participating on the Knowledge Institute’s Strategic Advisory Council and other councils/committees, as required.
- Support the coordination of the Knowledge Institute’s Family Advisory Council
- Respond to agency inquiries and needs related to family engagement within an organizational and/or system-level context.
- Provide strategic advice to the Knowledge Institute’s leadership team regarding family engagement.
- Identify and monitor metrics for engagement strategies.
- Utilize relevant data to make formal changes to the delivery of the Knowledge Institute’s family engagement training services.
- Pursue opportunities for new partnerships related to family engagement.
- Support Knowledge Institute staff to understand and apply family engagement practices across all programs.
- Explore innovative mechanisms to support internal and external learning and development related to family engagement.
- Mobilize the Knowledge Institute’s work in family engagement through the development of abstracts and presentations, as required.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
