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Position Overview

Organization:    Sheena’s Place

Title:                  Executive Director

Reports to:        Board of Directors

Team:                 Seven + Contract Program Facilitation Staff

Location:           Up to 4x/week in the office. To be discussed. When in office: 87 Spadina Road, Toronto (right next to the TTC subway stop!)

Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000, plus a comprehensive benefits and vacation package. Compensation will be determined commensurate with experience.

Is this you?

Sheena’s Place is an organization that is a beacon of hope for those living with an eating disorder, providing the only free service group therapy and support in Toronto (and virtually, in Ontario). Funded 100% by Foundations, Corporate and Individual donations, you could be the one to lead them into their next phase of growth, innovative programming and education.

You would be fully committed to improving the lives of those living with eating disorders, as well as those who are close to those affected. You want to be at the forefront of inspiring hope, reducing stigma and raising awareness by those impacted by eating disorders.

You are a natural fundraiser – fundraising is part of your professional toolkit. You are great with people and at building relationships. You aren’t bashful when it comes to approaching current and future donors to positively expand the reach and impact of the organization’s programs. You understand both the art and science of fundraising and can apply your experience to this unique community.

You are comfortable working with senior volunteers and sophisticated stakeholders (e.g., the organization’s portfolio manager, others in the ED space, etc.). You understand Board Governance because you’ve (ideally) reported to a Board of Directors or have sat on a board yourself.

You have led diverse and dynamic teams and although you may not have direct experience being a program developer or facilitator, you ideally have experience in the mental health space and understanding of health policy and legislation.

Does this sound like you? Please click here to review the entire Position Profile.

Position: Group Facilitator  

Reports to: Program Manager  

Position Details/Status: 10 or 12-week contract, possibility of renewal 

Location: Virtual or in-person at 87 Spadina Rd., Toronto, ON  

About Sheena’s Place: 

Sheena’s Place provides free, low-barrier, group-based support to people affected by eating disorders, and to their family members and loved ones. We offer programs virtually and in-person, from a welcoming, non-institutional setting. In an effort to provide low-barrier access to support, our group members join programs based on self-referral. No diagnosis, doctor’s referral, or formal intake procedure are required for participation, and participants may join our programs during any stage of their recovery journey. Sheena’s Place does not provide treatment, case management, or 1-1 therapy.  

About the role, and relationship to Sheena’s Place: 

Sheena’s Place is adding new facilitators to our team! We are a small but mighty organization with 7 core staff members and a roster of independent contractors who facilitate groups. We are looking for dynamic group facilitators with a passion for providing non-judgemental support to people who are affected by eating disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience providing group facilitation in the mental health field (ideally with people affected by eating disorders) and values a collaborative approach to community-based care. Facilitators bring innovative and evidence-informed group proposals to the organization and lead support or structured skill-building/psychoeducational groups. Sheena’s Place provides a secure platform for virtual facilitation, space to host in-person groups, staff support, and facilitator training on organizational policies and procedures. Sheena’s Place is the health information custodian for group participants and promotes and manages registrations for all groups.  

Key Facilitator Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate weekly group sessions and or/workshops (typically, a time commitment of 2-4 hours per week) 
• Provide affirming, supportive experiences to group members to foster a sense of community  
• Support group members to develop a culture where oppression can be named and challenged, and group members with a range of identities and experiences can feel welcomed 
• Support group participants experiencing distress or crisis during sessions. Must be capable of engaging in safety planning with participants and helping participants transition to a higher level of care (eg. hospital), as needed.  

• Complete a clinical group note and attendance record following each group session and submit to Sheena’s Place staff in a timely fashion 
• Complete documentation related to clinical incidents/crisis support, as needed 
• Uphold and adhere to the guidelines, protocols and policies for Sheena’s Place groups 
• Submit a monthly invoice to Sheena’s Place’s Operations Manager for work activity 
• Attend a paid 1.5 hour facilitator meeting during each season of facilitation 
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training and professional development opportunities as they relate to program delivery at Sheena’s Place 

Qualifications & Requirements:  

• Degree in a health or allied health discipline, such as social work, art therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics etc.  
• Current registration, in good standing, with an Ontarian professional regulatory body 
• Prior experience leading therapeutically oriented group work  
• Group facilitation or clinical experience working with people who are affected by eating disorders is a significant asset 
• Comfort using Zoom and Microsoft Suite 
• Completion of the following: AODA training certificate, Vulnerable Sector Screening, and Food Handler’s training certificate (for nutrition group facilitators only). The Program Manager will provide links for these trainings to successful applicants, as needed.  
• Facilitators proposing virtual groups must provide their own tech equipment, including but not limited to: computer, high-speed internet, headphones, webcam, and microphone. Facilitators must have a confidential space available from which to host their sessions.  
• Applicants with lived experience and/or former group members are welcomed to apply after at least 1 year of stable recovery and 1 year post accessing services at Sheena’s Place.  

Types of Groups: 

Sheena’s Place offers our members 5 different types of group experiences. Proposals from facilitators should align with one of the following group categories: 

1. Support Group – either open-ended or identity-based discussion group without a set topic each week 
2. Skill-Building Group – structured programming that covers a particular skill or tool and includes discussion as well as formal facilitation.  
3. Expressive Arts Group – arts based programming (can be structured or open-ended) 
4. Movement Group – e.g. Yoga, dance therapy, discussion/practice of movement 
5. Nutrition Group – usually structured programming covering skills or tools related to eating and nutrition, often facilitated or cofacilitated by dietitians 

You can check out our website for more information about our group categories and language guidelines!  

While all proposals are welcome, we are looking for submissions that meet the following needs in particular:  

• Facilitators with skills and lived experience related to developing Black-led and centered spaces, with the aim of developing a support group specifically for Black, African, and Carribean participants to explore disordered eating.  

• Nutrition programming, particularly programs that might provide hands-on practice in person. For example, cooking and preparing food/eating together. We have a full kitchen set up at our physical location at 87 Spadina.  
• Facilitators with interest and experience in providing in-person group programming.  

We already have some closed, identity-based programming at Sheena’s Place, including (but not limited to) programming centered on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), Trans and gender non-conforming people, disabled people, people of sexual and gender minorities, people in large bodies, and neurodivergent people. Whether or not you are applying to facilitate identity-based programming, we value the knowledge that you may gain from your lived experience navigating oppression, and there will be space in your application to self-identify if you’d like to. We are working towards developing a facilitator team that better reflects the identities and experiences of our participants. 

Location, Compensation, and Term: 

Currently programs are hosted both online via Zoom for Healthcare and in person at our building located at 87 Spadina Rd, Toronto ON. All virtual facilitators will be provided with a zoom account for their use during their group time.  

As full compensation for the Performance of Services*, Sheena’s Place will pay the contractor: 

• $150 per 90-minute group session, plus HST if applicable. 
• $200 per two-hour group session, plus HST if applicable.
• $75 per seasonal facilitator meeting attended.
• If there are fewer than 3 clients in attendance for a group session, the contractor must only facilitate and bill for a 30 minute, brief check-in session ($45.00)

*Performance of Services refers to all activities necessary to facilitate the program, including setting up prior to the program, cleaning up following the program, and performing any crisis intervention duties, as necessary, in accordance with the Sheena’s Place Crisis Management Procedure manual.  

Our groups are offered seasonally, with support groups running 12 weeks, and most other groups running 10 weeks. Occasionally we offer mini-series spanning 3-6 weeks, or 1-2 session workshops. Contracts are seasonal, with the possibility of renewal. Groups run any time from 10am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 10am to 5pm on Fridays.  

How to Apply: 

Facilitators apply by proposing a group program for the Sheena’s Place community. This may be a group that has been run in another setting, or a new program. Interested applicants can apply here.  

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity prior to applying, or if you have any questions related to this posting, please contact the Program Manager, Minna Frederick, at mfrederick@sheenasplace.org or 416-927-8900 x 340.  

We sincerely thank all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity. As a result of high application volumes, we may only be able to respond to those who are chosen for interviews. We appreciate your understanding!  

Sheena’s Place is committed to having a workforce that is 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 with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to: racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.  

Sheena’s Place is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Sheena’s Place will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Operations Manager, Julia Shierlaw, at jshierlaw@sheenasplace.org  of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please note that at present, only the first floor of Sheena’s Place is accessible by ramp and automatic door. The top two floors are still only accessible by stairs.