ISSUE #68: Tuesday Sept 27, 2011 -- Announcement

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WANTED:

TWO PEER SUPPORT WORKERS

(FEMALE)

Volunteer Peer Positions with the Dreamweaver Program, Coast Mental Health.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Peer Support Program Coordinator or Site manager and front line staff, you will work with clients with mental illness with the objective of assisting peer/s to achieve their stated goals. The successful candidate will be a well-organized individual who exhibits initiative, flexibility, sound judgment and good interpersonal skills.

Duties will include: 1:1 work assisting peer/s in achieving goal(s), acquiring new skills or linking with community resources; group work (either co-facilitating existing groups or starting new groups or mini workshops); communicating all relevant information verbally and in writing to pertinent staff; and attending monthly peer support worker meetings, at Coast.

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 other mental health staff

6. be willing to work with a culturally diverse population

7. 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. Could be extended past 6 months

(shift: 1 - 4 or 4.5 hours once a week for both positions)

To start ASAP

Honoraria: $240.00; 20 hours a month (including meetings).

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

Peer Support Coordinator Office, Coast Mental Health, resource Center

1225 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC V6B 3N6

(Telephone 604-762-7925; Faxes accepted to 604-683-3750)

E-mail: johnm@coastmentalhealth.com

Must be received by: October 14, 2011

Experience in co-occurring disorder is essential. Experience with DRA an asset.

Due to the nature of the program, only FEMALE PSW's will be considered.