Program Engagement Co-Facilitator - INTREPID Lab, Youth-VAST-camh

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The INTREPID Lab is a hub for research and health services programming on nicotine addiction. Our goal is to synthesize and discover new knowledge in the treatment of nicotine addiction, validate technology-mediated methods and processes for delivering treatment and use these methods to scale up research discoveries to health services programs through our network of over 300 primary- and community-care partner organizations. In meeting its objectives, the INTREPID Lab works with technology vendors, in addition to creating its own technology-based methods and protocols, for research and subsequent integration into health services programs.

The Youth Vaping, Substance Use, and Technology Dependence (Youth-VAST) Program at CAMH is dedicated to supporting Ontario youth aged 12 to 21 who are facing challenges related to vaping, substance use, and technology dependence. Youth-VAST offers comprehensive services, including assessments, individual therapy, and group treatments, both in-person at the Queen Street site and virtually. The program emphasizes developing healthy coping strategies, providing specialized treatment, and fostering resilience among youth. Through a centralized intake process, care coordinators conduct thorough assessments to tailor personalized care plans, which may involve arts-based activities, peer support, physical health initiatives, and psychoeducation. Youth-VAST is committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers young individuals to navigate their recovery journey effectively.

The INTREPID Lab is currently seeking one (1) casual Program Engagement Co-Facilitator. Reporting to the manager, the successful candidate will have lived/living experience with nicotine/vaping use, problem technology use, and/or substance use. They will apply a broader system-level perspective to support system and service planning, education, and research activities within the Youth-VAST program and the wider INTREPID Lab community. The Co-Facilitators will collaborate with service providers, educators, and researchers to align project and program goals, staffing, activities, and outcomes more closely with the needs of individuals with lived or living experience.

Key Responsibilities:

The Program Engagement Co-Facilitator will be responsible for:

Successful applicants will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion; encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable CAMH policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West.

All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.