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Program Coordinator for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Canadian Mental Health Association—South Okanagan Similkameen branch seeks a
Program Coordinator in Princeton for 8 hours per week for an 18-month term.
The Program Coordinator will oversee the project, ensure mental health programs are
completed on time and on budget. The role will include working with various stakeholders to
ensure project goals are met.

This project directly supports Princeton’s recovery from the 2021 BC floods by addressing the
mental health and well-being needs that have arisen because of the disaster.

If you meet or exceed the following requirements, please consider submitting your resume by
March 10, 2025

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, social work or related field.
• Recent, related experience of 2 years or an equivalent combination of education,
  training and experience.
• Project management experience
• Mental health literacy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Skill at fostering a healthy organizational culture and encouraging teamwork and
  collaboration.
• Experience and skill at coordinating group programs such as arts and crafts, yoga and
  sports activities.
• Strong computer skills
• Social media experience including planning and managing content
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must have a thorough
  understanding of social media management.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license

CMHA-SOS OFFERS YOU the following under the HEU Community Collective Agreement:

• Competitive Pay rate: $33.99 per hour: Grid 38
• Flexible hours with more required in first few months of project, and less later in
  project.
• Laptop provided
• Work from home in Princeton BC.
• This is a temporary 18 month position to fulfill a grant.

As an employer, CMHA SOS strives to create a workplace that respects and values all
individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different
perspectives and ideas. At CMHA SOS that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race,

ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-
economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical self-
expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA SOS does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-
listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.

The work is in Princeton, BC.
Apply by email with resume to: leah.schulting@cmha.bc.ca by March 10, 2025
Job description available upon request.

SUPPORT WORKER 1 – Unity Clubhouse

Canadian Mental Health Association—South Okanagan Similkameen branch seeks a
Support Worker 1 on a casual basis
 
CMHA-SOS provides services to support the resilience and recovery of those living with a
mental illness. The branch also provides health promotion and services to promote mental
health.
 
If you meet or exceed the following requirements, please consider submitting your cover letter
and resume.

– Certificate in Community Social Services or an equivalent combination of education,
training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant
to the level of work.
– Class 5 BC Driver’s license
– Certificates in CPR, First Aid and Food Safe
– Implements incident/alert protocols.
– Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
– Ability to establish rapport with clients.
– Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
– Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and orally

Pay rate as per HEU Community Collective Agreement for Grid 21: $27.92 per hour plus 10% in
lieu of benefits
Days of work: varies and can range from 0 hours per week to 37.5 hours per week.
Location: Unity Clubhouse – Penticton
Position to start as soon as possible.
Please apply to Leah Schulting, Executive Director, by email: leah.schulting@cmha.bc.ca
Job description available upon request.