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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00569002
Facility: McKerracher Centre
Job Description: Under the support of the out-of-scope program manager, the Peer Support Mentor is accountable for providing the following education and training services in the SHA (Saskatoon):  education and training coordination; program development, program implementation and delivery; mental health and addiction consultations; public presentations in addition to brief counseling and liaison activities. Arrange practicum placements for peer support workers and proctor the peer support certification exam for Accreditation Canada. The individual in this role will ensure that the services provided are: consistent with current evidence based practice and practice based evidence in the areas of mental health and addictions, education and training and SHA (Saskatoon)'s philosophy, objectives and standards.
Required Qualifications

Degree in Human Services, or Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
Two years of experience in providing education and support resources (including adult clinical training, workshops, presentations, research activities) Knowledge of principles of recovery in mental illness Experience providing adult clinical training Individual, family and group workshop presentation and counseling experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be self-directed, creative and collaborative with the ability to demonstrate leadership skills in the context of an interdisciplinary team
Effective communication skills conducive to public presentations and program development/delivery.
Sound knowledge of evidence based research
Demonstrated knowledge of current Clinical Mental Health and Addiction Services Models
Sound knowledge of the education system,
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