Monday, August 19, 2013

Gender Journeys Peel is hiring! August 20 deadline!


EAST MISSISSAUGA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Position Title: Gender Journeys Peel Group Facilitator (contract), 2 positions
Peel Transitions
Hourly rate: $20.91 per hour + 4% Vacation
Scheduled Hours: 7 hours per week
Contract: September 2013 to April 2014

Peel Transitions is a 3 year Ontario Trillium Foundation-funded initiative of a Collaborative of LGBTTIQQ2S-positive organizations in Peel region. With an overall long-term goal of better serving trans, gender variant and gender non-conforming communities and individuals in Peel region, the initiative will a) provide direct services to trans, gender variant and gender non-conforming individuals who currently have extremely limited access to services within the region; and b) build community capacity to develop clearer understandings of trans, gender variant and gender non-conforming communities, and to equip service providers with educational materials, resources and skills to better serve these communities and individuals. 

Collaborative members are: Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP), Bramalea Community Health Centre (BCHC), East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHC), and Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN).

Position Summary:
We are seeking two (2) Group Facilitators to run Gender Journeys, a 10-12 week educational group for individuals in Peel who are thinking about their gender. Group facilitators will be expected to work on Monday evenings (for facilitation), with some day time hours for preparation and administrative responsibilities.

Group Facilitators report to the Health Promoter/Community Relations Officer at the East Mississauga Community Health Centre.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:
·         Co-facilitate Gender Journeys Peel, 10-12 week educational group for trans, gender variant and gender non-conforming individuals
·         Coordinate after care socials for graduates of Gender Journeys Peel
·         Participate in Gender Journeys curriculum review process
·         Collaboratively conduct intake process for individuals interested in participating in Gender Journeys Peel
·         Assist with recruiting guest speakers
·         Conduct evaluations
·         Compile reports, where appropriate
·         Participate in meetings with the Peel Transitions Collaborative
·         Perform administrative duties as required
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications Required:
·         Self-identifying member of trans, gender variant or gender non-conforming communities
·         Excellent group facilitator, with experience facilitating groups for marginalized populations
·         Significant expertise around trans, gender variant and gender non- conforming communities and individuals, and issues facing these communities
·         Demonstrated Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression analysis and practice
·         Familiarity with Peel region
·         Ability to work independently, and within a team
·         Experience working with newcomer communities and settlement services sector
·         Excellent organizational and communication skills
·         Lived experience of racism and homophobia are assets
·         Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent work and community experience

To apply:  Please state in your application, and/or in the email subject line that you are applying for the Gender Journeys Peel Group FacilitatorPlease send resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm August 20, 2013 to Human Resources at LAMP, 185 - Fifth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5. Fax: (416) 252-4474 or by email: recruiting@lampchc.org

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted

LAMP is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups.

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