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| Transitions Through Volunteering Program Community Volunteer Connections |
Peer Support Worker |
Community Volunteer Connections has
an opening for a
Peer Support Worker
with the Transitions Through Volunteering Program.
The PSW provides services that support adults from the Tri-Cities and New Westminster who are recovering from a mental illness, to find and participate in volunteer positions with organizations in their communities or beyond. Training in Program procedures is provided in the form of job shadowing and mentoring.
Summary of Qualifications
· Personal experience receiving services with the mental health system required.
· Successful completion of a Peer Support Training program or willingness to take Training ASAP.
· Understanding of the recovery process.
· Able to be a role model to people recovering from a serious mental illness by sharing common experience and practical information.
· Working knowledge of volunteerism and strategies that support inclusion.
· Appreciation of volunteering and the benefits gained through such experience.
· Able to work cooperatively with others.
· Strong problem solving, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
· Knowledge of organizations that involve volunteers an asset.
· Knowledge of local transportation system.
· Experience providing direct support to individuals as needed.
· Experience with cultural diversity related to mental health issues strongly preferred.
Terms of Position
· Volunteer position for approximately 4.5 hours / week, paid an honourarium of $12.00 per hour.
· Clean Criminal Record Review.
· Start date: ASAP.
Résumé and cover letter to: Anne Thompson and Jolanta Krysinski, Coordinators
Transitions Through Volunteering Program
Community Volunteer Connections
Fax: (604) 540-2290
Closing Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011.
Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
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