Come work with us! Peer Coordinator Opportunity

WE ARE HIRING!

Permanent Part time position – Peer Led Workshop Coordinator
Vancouver Mental Health and Substance Use Services

3.5 days (26.25 hours) a week  (currently Tues 1-4:45 and Wed-Fri, 9-5)
Rate of Pay – $30.15- $31.89 per hour based on experience 
(This is a union position, based in Vancouver.)
For more details see job posting here

Apply by July 31, 2024 4:00 pm

Start date: August 2024
Interviews to be scheduled early August.

We are looking for a peer (person with lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use issues) to join the VCH Consumer Involvement and Initiatives team! This is a peer employee role with VCH; personal experience receiving services within the mental health and substance use system is a requirement.

This is an office-based position but some travel to other locations in Vancouver may be required. Our office is located at 200-520 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver BC. Business travel expenses will be reimbursed, use of a car is not required.

This position is responsible for overseeing the Vancouver Peer Led Workshops. Our work focuses on wellness and mental wellbeing.  Our programming is offered both virtually and in-person. We have an established group of facilitators who work on contract with us and our programming includes free workshops, support groups and some special events. The Coordinator handles logistics, marketing and other duties that keep the program ticking.

The ideal applicant will have experience coordinating education opportunities and events, supervising, and be familiar with our courses. Excellent technology skills are also required.  Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles is an asset.

We are very excited to be part of  a local Recovery College program. The Peer Led Workshop Coordinator is an integral part of the team. Go to Recovery College YVR for more details.

For more information about our program in general, please visit Spotlight on Mental Health

Things that will make your application stand out:

• Include a cover letter. Tell us a bit about yourself, and what recovery means to you. Use your cover letter to highlight things that might not be apparent from your resume alone.
• Tell us about your organization and people skills. This role is both creative and detail-oriented,  with an emphasis on people skills.
• Tell us about your technology skills.
• Experience as a facilitator is an asset, but not essential
• Experience as a peer worker is also an asset. We’d love to hear about any work you have done in this area.

If this sounds like something that interests you, please feel free to get in touch with Sue Macdonald for more details. sue.macdonald@vch.ca

All applications need to go through the VCH recruitment web page, found here: 
https://careers-vch.icims.com/jobs/128891/peer-coordinator/job?mode=view

We thank everyone in advance for their interest in this position. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.