Looking for a way to build your leadership skills and connect with your community? Become a CMHA peer support facilitator

Aug 25, 2021

CMHA NS Division and Community CARES Youth Outreach are currently seeking facilitators for The Other Guys, a weekly peer support group for individuals identifying as male, between the ages of 19 and 29.

This group will meet in person, following COVID safe protocol, at 55 King St., Sydney Mines, NS. The sessions will require some preparation work and attendance for 2 hours weekly for 8 weeks. The purpose of this group is to offer a non-judgmental and safe space for young adults to share and connect with a focus on wellness.

Main responsibilities:

To ensure that the group is a respectful and safe space to discuss mental health challenges.
To ensure that COVID safe practices are maintained and followed

What we’re looking for:

Community facilitator experience
Comfortable with Public Speaking
Lived experience with mental health
Engaging and encouraging personality
Credibility within the community
Ability to lead

What you gain from this role:

Being a peer support group facilitator is a big commitment, but it’s also a deeply rewarding one. Facilitators often build on their leadership and facilitation skills while building strong connections to their communities. Please Note: CMHA will provide training, along with an honorarium (amount to be discussed.)

If the time commitment and activities above sound like a fit for you, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence to Keith Anderson, Peer Support Lead – Cape Breton, at [email protected] by September 10, 2021 at 5 p.m. AST. Please Note: CMHA will provide training.

To learn more about Community Cares Youth Outreach, visit https://www.communitycaresyouth.com/about-ccyo/