The Canadian Mental Health Commission The At Home Chez Soi Research and Demonstration Project Focusing the

Frame Pilot Project

Position Summary Position Title: Photographer Consultant Job Status: Part Time Contract Contract Dates: May 2011- November 2011 Reports To: Winnipeg Site Coordinator/Project Consultant

Purpose of the Project The purpose of this project is to provide an opportunity for participants to visually represent their experience of being housed in the At Home/Chez Soi project. A knowledge translation and exchange project, it offers the opportunity for participants themselves to offer their knowledge of being housed through the project through snapshots of their experiences. A number of interested participants will be given digital cameras and supported to take photographs about their experiences and to write about their photos (what the photo is of; what the photo means to them).

Position Summary The Photographer Consultant will assist the Peer Organizer to organize, coordinate and mentor participants with the end result of organizing a photo graphic art show in Partnership with the Edge Gallery. The candidate will provide practical assistance to peer mentees who have a desire to express themselves in an artistic manner. The Photographer Consultant will assist the Peer Organizer to organize workshops for 12 participants and will meet 1:1 in a mentorship capacity. The Photographer Consultant will provide training for basic digital camera skill use, and assist to develop participants stories that reflect the At Home Chez Soi experience through the use of digital imagery. The Photographer Consultant will assist the Peer Organizer to ensure time lines are met to organize and coordinate a Photo Art exhibit in partnership with Edge Gallery staff. Position Requirements Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Must be well organized and dependable Must have knowledge with mental health recovery process and people who have been homeless Must be able to work with others in a fair and equitable manner free from harassment and discrimination

Experience and knowledge of working with Aboriginal people is an Asset Must be capable of facilitating and organizing photography work shops Must possess good communications skills to Liaise with the Peer Organizer, Case Managers if required, staff from the Edge Gallery and report to Site Coordinator/Project Consultant Be able to provide practical 1:1 peer mentors support in relation to the Photo Project while maintaining professional working relationships Must be able to identify potential safety risks for themselves and for participants and notifies the appropriate staff of accidents or incidences Must maintain a diary of activities within the scope of the project Must adhere to confidentiality protocols to protect the Project and the Participant Must possess computer skills to download photos and document the project Having digital camera skills is required Experience with community development projects or art gallery experience is an asset but not essential _____________________________________________________________________________________ End Date for Application Process: April 27, 2011 Interview Date: May 2, 2011 Application Process: Please submit Resumes to: Project Consultant Winnipeg Site At Home/Chez Soi Mental Health Commission of Canada 1010 - 200 Graham Ave Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L5 T 204 - 945 - 7679 F 204 - 948 - 4748 E-mail ckematch@mentalhealthcommission.ca Website: www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/Pages/homelessness.aspx