The VDRC is Hiring!!!
The VDRC is looking for a Peer Support Coordinator!
Job Title: Peer Support Coordinator
Apply to: Wendy Cox at director@drcvictoria.com
Closing Date: April 23, 2023 at Midnight
Start Date: May 2023
Terms: 20 hours/week between Monday and Friday (flexible hours) at $17/hour, an annual amount of $1,000 in a Health Savings Account (to cover expenses over the maximum that MSA covers such as dental, medication, physiotherapy, etc.), 2-weeks paid time over the winter holiday, 4% vacation, and a great team to work with (pet friendly).
Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Peer Support Coordinator will be responsible for providing valuable peer support resources and programs to members of the persons with disabilities community.
Duties
- Develop, coordinate, promote, and facilitate various peer groups
Facilitate one-on-one peer support sessions
Provide non-judgmental guidance and support
Refer to other community services
Continually update skill base
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer peer support facilitators
Be an active member in team meetings and provide insight and support to team members as appropriate
Provide a monthly report on the Peer Support Program
Collect stats using Access
Other peer support duties as they arise
Qualifications
- You must be a person with lived experience with a disability
Strong computer skills and demonstrated competence in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Publisher
Excellent organizational skills (both electronically and hard copy)
Experience working with people with disabilities
Knowledge of services and programs available for persons with disabilities in the Capital Regional District • Ability to recognize urgent situations, determine priorities and act accordingly
Strong interpersonal skills: effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop and sustain cooperative, positive working relationships as part of a team
Current criminal record check
Skills
- Knowledge of peer-run programs
Team oriented approach and a commitment to a peer driven process
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and to recognize and respond appropriately to the needs of the peers and service users
Ability to handle sensitive information respectfully
Ability to communicate effectively/tactfully both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes
Ability to problem solve and take initiative
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
A keen and passionate interest in the disability community
Lived, volunteer, or work experience within the disability community
A desire to help others
The ability to be an empathic listener and sensitive to the needs of others
Dependability: You are your word!
A professional and collaborative approach
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to accept people for who they are and be able to provide supportive, non-judgmental service to others
A thorough understanding of personal strengths and limitations of self
Motivated and wanting to inspire self and others
Ability to attend any training provided
Please submit resume (cover letter optional) by email to: Wendy Cox, Executive Director at director@drcvictoria.com Closing Date: April 23, 2023 at Midnight
Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
The VDRC is committed to being inclusive and diverse. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.