Student Union

Assistant Director, Student Health Education

Student Union

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hamilton • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$150 per week

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Responsible for the coordination of MSU SHEC’s volunteer team.
  • Assist the SHEC Director in hiring executive and volunteer members.
  • Coordinate, train, and recognize all volunteers within the Service.
  • Create a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for Service users/community members and volunteers.
  • Address the internal growth needs of the Service.

Requirements

  • Current McMaster Undergraduate student
  • Current MSU member
  • Mental health support credentials (e.g., SafeTalk, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, WRAP, Peer Support Accreditation) are an asset.
  • Awareness and understanding of topics associated with the Service (e.g., inequities and systemic barriers, wellness management and coping tools, person-centric care, peer support, harm reduction, etc.).
  • Experience as a teacher/trainer/educator in any capacity.
  • Experience as a manager/supervisor/team leader.
  • Experience acting as a member of a recruitment team and/or hiring board/committee.
  • Experience as an event planner/organizer/administrator.
  • Experience in dealing with sensitive subject matters that require anonymity and/or confidentiality.
  • Experience in recognizing and responding to disclosures of, sexual and gender-based violence.
  • Microsoft Office 365 proficiency.
  • Experience in responding to disclosures of drug use and sexual activity with appropriate harm-reduction strategies.
  • Knowledge of peer-support best practices and group facilitation best practices.
Benefits
  • The MSU is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff.
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