Summary

Sheena's Place supports individuals with eating disorders, and their families and friends, by offering a wide range of groups-based programming. We strive to minimize barriers to access by offering both virtual and in-person services without requiring a diagnosis or referral, and at no cost to the participant seeking help. We also provide awareness-raising learning opportunities and training to helping professionals.

Description

Sheena’s Place is a community comprised of resilient and generous participants, volunteers, donors, facilitators, and staff. We’re seeking to add someone to our small, skilled, dedicated, and hard-working team. 

Employment Type:  Full time (regular evening hours required) 

In this role you will: 

  • be an integral member of the program team 

  • oversee and manage program registration processes 

  • be the first point of contact and provide front-line service for participants by phone, email, and in person 

  • assist facilitators with supporting participants as necessary (e.g. support with engaging participants in distress tolerance) 

  • provide administrative support for program related activities 

  • recruit, train, and supervise front desk reception volunteers on tasks that include administrative duties, providing information to participants 

  • develop a thorough understanding of data collection and management, maintaining complete and accurate accounts for all program participants 

  • summarize group participant data and volunteer data, for reporting and grant proposals 

  • assist with coordination and organization of in-house events (e.g. open house, art show, facilitator meetings, etc.) 

  • may participate in occasional outreach activities to provide information and education on the services provided at Sheena’s Place 

  • develop sound knowledge of other relevant community resources related to the wide-ranging needs of our participant community 

  • responsible for closing down the house, and preparing the premises in preparation for the next day 

  • balance working on-site and virtually based on the needs of programming and the team 

  • report to the Executive Director   

We’re looking for someone who: 

  • has educational and/or work experience in a support role (social work, child & youth work, etc.) 

  • has some knowledge of eating disorders and mental health 

  • has experience in an administrative role (experience with a client information and registration database is a preferred asset) 

  • is extremely well organized and detail-oriented 

  • has excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • has excellent interpersonal skills and a warm demeanor;  

  • is able to support participants who may be in distress in a calm non-judgmental manner, some of whom may be experiencing significant mental health and/or health challenges 

  • is flexible, with demonstrated ability to excel as a team player and work independently 

  • is proficient with Microsoft Suite 

  • uses good judgment and discretion when dealing with confidential and/or sensitive information 

  • is able to manage competing demands  

  • is compassionate towards others, and passionate about providing high quality services 

  • post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field is an asset   

What’s in it for you? 

  • full-time on-going employment; up to $50,000 annual salary 

  • comprehensive benefits package 

  • a warm supportive environment working along-side a talented caring team 

  • an opportunity to contribute to the work of a unique helping organization providing significant supports to an under-served population  

Sheena’s Place is committed to having a team reflective of the diversity of the City of Toronto in general and of our participants in particular. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.  
 
Sheena’s Place is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Sheena’s Place will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Julia (jsheirlaw@sheenasplace.org) of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 
 
While there is no requirement to have had personal experience with an eating disorder, we recognize that many people become interested in Sheena’s Place as a result of lived experience. If this applies to you, we ask that you have been in symptom-free recovery and have not participated in Sheena’s Place programs for at least one full year before applying.