Job Description

Program Lead, Peer Support & Youth Programs

Full-Time, Permanent

Halifax, NS

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you! We are currently searching for a Program Lead, Peer Support & Youth Programs! Reporting to the Manager, CNIB Programs, NS & PEI, the Program Lead will be responsible for planning and implementing CNIB recreation, peer support, and children & youth programs in Nova Scotia as well as promoting CNIB programs to clients and the general public. The Program Lead will also work to develop and execute public awareness programs to help inform about and change attitudes towards people with sight loss.

Your impact at CNIB

• Oversee the delivery of peer support programs including mentorships and structured workshops.
• Host in-person and virtual social and recreation events to create peer support opportunities, while providing real life opportunities to practice new skills; oversee the \xe2\x80\x9cCNIB Play Library\xe2\x80\x9d encouraging people to borrow and try accessible toys, games, and sports equipment.
• Plan, promote, and implement events and retreats that inspire young people with sight loss to follow their dreams, while giving them concrete ideas, experiences, and skills
• Work with CNIB\xe2\x80\x99s Come to Work program to support career exploration, preparation and development as part of Children & Youth programming.
• Train, engage and support blind and partially sighted Nova Scotians as Ambassadors to raise awareness of sight loss issues.

Requirements

Who you are:

• Experience in creating impactful and engaging programs with a participant focus, ideally related to recreation and/or peer support.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when communicating with a diverse audience; you must be passionate about working with both young people and seniors!
• The ability to meaningfully engage volunteers, ensuring they have the resources, training, and motivation they need to be successful.
• The skills to distill information and present it during engaging and informative presentations and training workshops.
• A demonstrated understanding and track record of championing diversity and accessibility issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills; proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• Professional attitude, results-oriented, strategic and flexible.
• Proficient in using virtual platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• 1-3 years of experience in either program development and delivery or counselling in a peer support/group setting.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Lived or professional experience relating to sight loss is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience working in a not-for-profit or charity is an asset.
• Knowledge of adaptive technology is an asset.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Willingness to work flexible hours (including evenings as needed).
• Moderate travel will be required; a driver\xe2\x80\x99s license is not required.
• Working in an office with some occasional \xe2\x80\x9cwork from home\xe2\x80\x9d days.

Benefits

Apply now!

CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women, gender diverse, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. If at any stage you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your accessibility needs. We\'re excited to review your application!

Please note: while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Closing date: April 13, 2023

About us

Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we\'re on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we\'re not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We\'re inviting you to be part of the conversation.

Our diversity is our strength \xe2\x80\x93 we take pride in our inclusive workplace and are committed to recruiting and selecting in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. CNIB welcomes applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) to join us in expanding our capacity for inclusion in the broadest sense. To this end, we strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We enthusiastically invite applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience is a definite asset. CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Our team\'s health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.

At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let\'s talk.

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