Position Title: PFLAG, Peel Regiongroup Facilitator

EAST MISSISSAUGA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Position Title: PFLAG, Peel Region Group Facilitator

Hourly Rate: $20.91 per hour + 4% Vacation Scheduled Hours: 7 hours per month (last Wednesday, 6 - 10 pm) Contract: September 2013 to April 2014 (8 months)

East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHC) is a branch of LAMP CHC, and is the first CHC in Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon). EMCHC provides interdisciplinary health and social services to specific neighbourhoods within its diverse client-service area. LGBTTIQQ2S* communities are among EMCHC’s priority populations, with dedicated programs and services. EMCHC hosts the PFLAG Chapter in Peel Region, which is a branch of PFLAG Canada, a national voice that provides support, education and resources to individuals with questions or concerns about sexual orientation and gender identity. Position Summary: We are seeking a Group Facilitator to run the monthly PFLAG Support Group. The Group Facilitator works in the evening from 6 – 10 pm on the last Wednesday of the month, with 3 additional hours/month for outreach, preparation and administrative duties.

The PFLAG Group Facilitator reports to the Director, Healthy Communities and will ensure that all organizational policies are followed.

Duties & Responsibilities:  Facilitate monthly PFLAG Support Group for parents, families and their LGBTTIQQ2S loved ones  Prepare sessions  Perform basic online outreach  Perform administrative duties as required

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications Required:  Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent work and community experience  Family member or self-identifying member of LGBTTIQQ2S communities  Some experience facilitating groups for marginalized populations  Expertise working with LGBTTIQQ2S communities and individuals, and issues facing these communities  Demonstrated client focus, empathy and communication skills  Demonstrated Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression analysis and practice  Familiarity with Peel region  Ability to work independently, and within a team

*LGBTTIQQ2S: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, 2 spirit

To apply, please state in your application, and/or in the email subject line that you are applying for the PFLAG, Peel Region Group Facilitator position. Please send resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm September 9, 2013 to Human Resources at LAMP, 185 - Fifth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2Z5. Fax: (416) 252-4474 or by email: [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

LAMP is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups.