Peer Support Workers Wanted at Kitsilano-Fairview Mental Health Team, Vancouver BC

 

PEER SUPPORT WORKERS: NOTICE OF CONTRACTS

CLOSING: May 30, 2014

 Two Separate Contracts with

~ 20 hours per month, 6 month contract

 Job Description: Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, and in conjunction with treatment team personnel, you will work with clients with mental illness with the objective of assisting them to achieve their stated goals.  The successful candidate will be a well-organized individual who exhibits initiative, flexibility, sound judgement and good interpersonal skills.  Duties include one-to-one  work assisting clients in achieving goal(s), acquiring new skills or linking with community resources; communicating all relevant information verbally and in writing to pertinent staff; and attending monthly peer support worker meetings, at the team or unit and centrally.

Qualifications:  The successful individual will:

1. have completed a Peer Support Training program or have equivalent training or experience
2. have personal experience receiving services within the mental health system (required)
3. be able to be a role model to people recovering from a serious mental illness by sharing common life experiences and practical information
4. have effective strategies for dealing with stress
5. be able to work cooperatively with mental health staff, consumers and family members
6. be able to work with a culturally diverse population
7. be willing to respect other people’s right to decline assistance
8. be able to adequately access public transportation,
9. be able to present in a professional manner, and
10. be empathetic, patient and supportive.

Duration of these Placements:  6 Months, temporary.

You are not required to work at the team or unit where you receive service.

Pay and Hours:  $12.00 an hour, up to 20 hours maximum a month (including meetings).

Start Date: ASAP

 Closing Date and Location:  Please submit a resume and a cover letter to:

Peer Support Office, Vancouver Community Mental Health Services, VCH,

#200-520 West 6^th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H5

(Telephone 604-708-5276; Faxes accepted to 604-874-7661)

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VIA EMAIL

No later than :

May 30, 2014