Student Health Education Centre (SHEC) Training & Development Coordinator (x 2)

McMasters Student Union•Hamilton, ON

About The Position

The Student Health Education Centre (SHEC) is a peer-run health promotion, education, and referral service for McMaster University students. SHEC focuses on engaging with students about health-related issues through peer support, events, and campaigns. The two Training and Development Coordinators will be responsible for organizing and implementing all training sessions and internal opportunities for professional development. They will prepare supplementary volunteer training assignments and coordinate the September and January training sessions in conjunction with the SHEC Assistant Director, Volunteer Coordinators, and other executives. They will also coordinate with other executive members to organize volunteers effectively for learning sessions.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a team and act as a support
Peer counseling and education skills
Extensive knowledge of related health resources in the community and on-campus
Awareness and understanding of topics associated with SHEC (i.e. inequities and systemic barriers, wellness management and coping tools, person-centric care, peer support, Harm Reduction, etc.)
Interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive relationships within and outside of SHEC
Understanding of service when considering volunteer and health organizations for potential collaboration
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to balance multiple duties and schedule multiple events
Confidence in ability to challenge dominant or oppressive views
Personal computer
Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

Past experience with SHEC is preferred
Previous experience acting as an educator, instructor, and/or facilitator is an asset

Responsibilities

Organize and implement all training sessions and internal opportunities for professional development.
Prepare supplementary volunteer training assignments.
Coordinate September and January training sessions in conjunction with the SHEC Assistant Director, Volunteer Coordinators, and other executives.
Coordinate with other executive members to organize volunteers in a thoughtful and resourceful way for learning sessions.
Provide stimulating and helpful trainings to SHEC volunteers that encompass a variety of health-related topics and peer supporting practice.
Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing SHEC services.
Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus.