Manager, Peer Mentorship program

Join the Ability NB team!

Manager, Peer Mentorship program
(full-time, possibility of remote work)

• Are you a "people person" who gets satisfaction from supporting others' success through problem solving?
• Are you looking for a job that allows you to apply creative approaches to empower someone to become more independent?
• Are you interested in a role that allows you to work with an award-winning organization who offers a gold star compensation package?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then please keep reading!

Ability NB offers our staff a gold standard health and dental package, 3 weeks paid vacation, time off over the December holiday season, and a matching RRSP contribution plan for up to 3% of your salary.

Ability NB is seeking a passionate, highly motivated and results-oriented Manager for our Peer Mentorship program. The successful candidate is a knowledge leader in peer mentorship programs for persons with a mobility disability and effective program design, delivery and evaluation. The program aims to increase access to early intervention mental health services by helping people with a mobility disability and their families adjust, adapt and thrive as they deal with a new injury or with the ongoing challenges of living and aging with a mobility disability. The Manager provides oversight to the program by leading the development and implementation of 1) a formal, provincial, bilingual peer mentorship program; 2) a formal curriculum and peer mentorship training program; and 3) a social media hub for peer mentorship connections.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a post-secondary degree or diploma in a social service related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in employee management, leadership and coaching
• Highly motivated, results-driven, innovative and resourceful
• Minimum of one-year experience in program development
• Excellent planning, organizational, time-management, communication, facilitation, relationship-building, numeracy and writing skills
• Proven ability to network and work collaboratively with employees, volunteers, diverse stakeholders and populations
• Knowledge of peer mentorship program practices
• High level of proficiency with computers and in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Previous experience in peer mentorship programs will be considered an asset
• Persons with a mobility disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual ability in English and French is an asset.

Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 + benefit package. Valid driver's license, travel throughout the province and use of own vehicle is required. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis until a successful candidate is hired. Applications must include a cover letter and demonstrate how candidates meet all of the above qualifications. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Ability New Brunswick/Capacité Nouveau-Brunswick
440 Wilsey Road, Suite 102
Fredericton, NB E3B 7G5
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