Program Leader, Gay and Queer Men’s Cancer Support Group (independent contractor)

Wellspring is seeking a professional support group leader to facilitate Wellspring’s Gay and Queer Men’s Cancer Support Group online for patients and caregivers who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. This is an independent contractor position and ideal for someone who has private practice or part-time work.

The ideal consultant will bring the following skills:

• Have a graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution from a relevant health field (e.g., psychology, social work)
• Be a member in good standing with the organization which governs the profession and provide Wellspring a copy of the membership registration.
• Have knowledge, understanding, and lived experience with the gay/queer community and be able to work from a lens of sensitivity to those impacted by cancer.
• Have at least three years of experience in providing group facilitation and psychoeducational programs, including having provided support to LGBTQ+ people.
• Have specific knowledge about serious and/or chronic illness and its impact on individuals and families.
• Have experience leading online support groups and comfortable with Zoom technology.

If you  have the above qualifications and would like to support Wellspring’s mission of helping individuals and families living with cancer, please apply to Eva Thurlow with cover letter and résumé at humanresources@wellspring.ca.  No phone calls please.

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation is a network of community-based support centres offering programs and services that meet the emotional, practical and physical/functional needs of people living with cancer and those who care for them.  For more information, visit www.wellspring.ca.

Wellspring promotes diversity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Wellspring provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.