The VDRC is Hiring!!!

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.