Enclosed below is a job posting that I thought may be of interest to
Click4HP readers.

Shawn Chirrey, BA MA                [log in to unmask]         /////
MHSc - Health Promotion Program             or               @   @}
Dept. of Community Health         [log in to unmask]        #
University of Toronto                                          O

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PROJECT COORDINATOR POSITION

Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities and the Self-Help Resource Centre are
seeking a Project Coordinator for a collaborative project  - "Supporting the Promotion and
Development of Family Councils  in Long-Term Care Facilities".

The Objectives of the Project are to:
- Improve the quality of life of cognitively impaired residents living in long-term care facilities
- Provide family members of residents with a means of mutual support
- Provide concerned parties with a mechanism to influence the facility; and
- Create dialogue between family members, facility staff and management concerning the interest
of the residents.

Responsibilities:
- Working with an Advisory Committee, this person will:
- Research current information on Family Councils
- Promote Family Councils to families, facilities, government, general public, media and other
relevant agencies.
- Conduct information sessions/workshops for family members and staff
- Develop 4-6 family councils in varied settings
- Create appropriate tools (manual, guidelines, etc.)
- Prepare final report
- Research and secure funding for Family Council Network


Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of the Long Term Care system
- Comprehensive understanding of seniors'/aging issues
- Recognition of importance of empowering residents and families
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Advocacy/mediation/negotiation skills
- Ability to lead groups/facilitate workshops
- Community development background
- Experiential knowledge of self-help strategies
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Ontario


This is a part-time contract position for a one year period with the possibility of renewal.
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES BY FEBRUARY 20, 1998
TO
RANDI FINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SELF-HELP RESOURCE CENTRE OF GREATER TORONTO
40 ORCHARD VIEW BLVD.SUITE 219
TORONTO ON M4R 1B9
Telephone: (416) 487-4355   Fax: (416) 487-0344
The Self-Help Resource Centre is an employment equity/affirmative action employer.  We
welcome applications from all qualified individuals.  Only those candidates selected for interview
will be contacted.