Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $30.15/Hr. - CAD $31.89/Hr. Job Summary:

COME WORK AS A PEER SUPPORT COORDINATOR WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Peer Support Coordinator to join the Urgent Homelessness Response team in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Community Social Services.
• Two (2) years related experience working with active drug users, individuals with HIV/AIDS, HEPC and mental health issues and/or involvement in the sex trade, and/or personal experience with mental health issues/accessing mental health services or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of peer-run programs.
• Team oriented approach to leadership 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 consumers.
• 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.
• Ability to provide work direction.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, facilitation, and advocacy.
• Ability to compose business correspondence.
• Ability to do mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Basic computer literacy to operate computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, Internet and e-mail software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
  As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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