JOB POSTING: Family Services Educator

Part-Time, Permanent (12.5 hours per week)

Are you:

  • a passionate learner, facilitator and educator?
  • energized by the development and delivery of educational resources?
  • organized, resourceful and adaptable?

Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) is a leading Canadian charity dedicated to a world free from Huntington disease (HD).  Our passionate and collaborative Family Services team is in search of a Family Services Educator (FSE) who can provide educational sessions and resources. This position reports to the National Director of Family Services.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Analyzing needs, developing and delivering education for the Family Services Team (FST)
  • Providing education and acting as a super-user support for the Penelope program
  • Supporting data collection, analysis and administrative support for the National Director, Family Services
  • Maintenance of HD educational resources

Key Competencies:

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
  • Effective project management skills
  • Inspirational leadership skills and ability to effectively lead and coach
  • Understanding principles of adult education and literacy
  • Cultural sensitivity

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in social work or equivalent
  • Current registered member of a provincial regulatory body in social work or equivalent
  • Additional training in education/leadership
  • Minimum 2 years direct work experience as an educator/trainer in the social services sector 
  • 7 years plus clinical experience in health care, mental health fields
  • Project management skills
  • Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, pre-and post-assessment metrics, and delivering high quality education utilizing a variety of technologies
  • Experience with Huntington disease (HD) and/or other neurodegenerative diseases

Resumes with cover letter can be emailed by end of day on June 9th, 2021 to:

[email protected]

Please enter “Family Services Educator” in the subject line of your email.

Thank you for your interest, only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

HSC will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.