Survivor to Survivor Network Workshop Facilitator
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
By: Kirsten Efremov

We Are Hiring

The Survivor to Survivor Network Program is an undertaking of the POGO School and Work Transitions Program. The Transitions Program was established by the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) in 2002 to address the unique, acquired learning needs of youth who have survived childhood cancer. The late effects of childhood cancer and its treatment can impact not only the way students learn, but also their social and emotional well-being, and their ability to successfully transition to postsecondary education (college or university), apprenticeships, training, or the workplace. To learn more about the POGO School and Work Transitions Program visit us here. 

The S2S Network has two elements:
  • Four Network facilitators will work with the support of a Network mentor, a topic expert* and Transitions counsellor to create topic specific workshops. A main component of the workshop will be a PowerPoint presentation developed by the facilitator with the support of the topic expert* and mentor. The presentation format will be in accordance with Covid-19 recommendations at time of delivery (e.g. webinar vs. in person). Each facilitator will be asked to present their workshop twice, once in June/July and once in October/November. A Transitions counsellor and the topic expert* will be present for support purposes at each workshop. You can find more information about the S2S Network here
  • The S2S Network Team will collaborate with POGO fundraising to plan for and execute Linked for Life, a special campaign created by the S2S Network 2020 Team for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM). You can read about Linked for Life in the most recent eNews edition. 

The Network mentor will be available to all of the facilitators throughout the year-long program to troubleshoot, guide and support facilitators to a successful experience.

*Once the workshop topics have been chose, we will be attempting to engage community volunteers who are topic experts to work with each facilitator on developing and delivering the 2021 workshops. 

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Position Status 
  •  One year, part-time commitment with variable hours (estimated):
    • Development phase (Jan. – May): 5 hours per week, including weekly meeting attendance and CCAM campaign planning + 2 half -day Zoom team meetings (January and May)
    • Delivery phase (June – Nov.): 2-4 hours per week, including CCAM campaign activation + 2 half days of workshop presentations (June/July and Oct/Nov)
    • Wrap-up phase (Nov. – Dec.): 2 hours per week + in person or virtual attendance at a half-day wrap-up meeting
 Available
  •  January 2021 – start date to be determined 
 Responsibilities
  • Develop a workshop using PowerPoint on a topic approved by the POGO Transitions Program
  • Collaborate and attend meetings with Network mentor, topic expert* and Transitions counsellor to produce workshop
  • Perform research on workshop topic, including outreach to/meetings with community members
  • Develop promotional material to advertise workshops
  • Secure space in which to deliver workshops (if in person)
  • Arrange food for workshop attendees (if in person - cost of food covered)
  • Present two workshops to survivors and facilitate participation
  • Make every effort to attend workshops of other team members, in person or on-line
  • Collaborate with Network Team and POGO fundraising to plan, execute and attend an event for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  • Track workshop attendance numbers and collect feedback
  • Participate in group work one day in January and one day in May (travel costs covered to POGO office if in person)
  • Participate in wrap up meeting in December
  • Participate in POGO privacy training as needed
  • Participate in Network program evaluation through the program year and 6 months post program delivery
  • Travel to Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Hamilton or London may be required for workshop delivery (travel expenses covered) 
 Education
  •  Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent 
Other Skills and Qualifications 
  • Able to work independently and under the guidance and support of a Network mentor and topic expert*
  • Experience presenting to groups or an interest and ability in developing this skill
  • Willing and able to commit to development and delivery of workshops and CCAM event for the full year
  • Ability to meet target dates to successfully deliver program on schedule
  • Interest in facilitating a workshop and interacting with audience members
  • Reliable access to a computer and the internet
  • Punctual and responsible
  • Pediatric cancer or brain tumour survivor
  • Age 16+ on January 1, 2021 
Application Details
  • Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter (as one attachment) to the attention of Kirsten Efremov, POGO Transitions Program Assistant at kefremov@pogo.ca by 5:00pm on November 18, 2020
  • A $1500 honorarium will be available to each successful candidate. 

We are committed to accessibility, equity and diversity and welcome applications from individuals with disabilities as well as those from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society. Applicants are encouraged to inform us of any accommodation requirements throughout the recruiting and selection process.