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Community Services and Resources Coordinator

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MECFS Canterbury provides services that make a real difference for people with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) but we do not receive any government funding to do this. Do you have the experience and passion to help us to continue to make an important difference and to support people affected by ME/CFS and long COVID in Canterbury and West Coast to live the best quality of life possible?

The Community Services and Resources Coordinator role involves:

  • Coordinating group meetings around our region.
  • Curating lists of service, support and activity options for our chronically ill community.
  • Curating best practice information about strategies for living well with ME/CFS and long COVID.
  • Overseeing the content on our website.
  • Overseeing the content of our newsletters.

A Position Description is available for this role.
We write an induction plan for each new staff member, provide detailed and ongoing support, and can negotiate tasks and responsibilities of the role to suit the the availability, experience, and interests of a candidate.

Did you know?
People with ME/CFS, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have a reduced level of functionality that means they cannot complete normal activities of daily living. An additional burden is that doing too much physically or mentally can trigger Post-Exertional Malaise – a worsening of symptoms that can last for days or more. Many people with ME/CFS are house or bed bound, are unable to work, and do not have access to adequate financial, home and mobility supports through the welfare and health systems.

People have told us...

  • "If I hadn't met with the Nurse who validated my experience of my chronic illness and advocated for me with my GP to obtain a diagnosis, I would not be here. Life had got too hard."
  • "I love this organisation, so caring and respectful in everything that they do, and always looking to progress forward."
Requirements:

ESSENTIAL:

  • A qualification or experience relevant to the health, disability or social work sector.
  • An understanding of ME/CFS, or a similar chronic disabling condition, and the impacts on quality of life.
  • An understanding of the impact of stigma and inadequate health, social and financial supports.
  • Able to always exhibit and share the values of MECFS Canterbury: Compassion, Respect, Equity, Patient-centred, Collaboration.
  • Excellent level of English language skills and an ability to communicate clearly in writing and in-person.
  • A high standard of proficiency and comfort with Microsoft Office 365 and IT systems.
  • Good time management and organisational skills, and able to work without close supervision.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Coordination of events.
  • Development of resources and information.
  • Health promotion and advocacy.
  • Relationship building and networking.
  • Project management.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Negotiable. Estimated at maximum of 8 hours per week.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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