Peer Support Chapter Leader
(Parents for Children's Mental Health, Simcoe County Chapter)
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Position ID: V-BAR0114
Last Modified: 27 Jul 2021
Last Full Update: 27 Jul 2021
Opportunity Details: Peer Support Chapter Leader
| Contact | Andrea Tagalakis, Family Partnership Program Manager, Children's Mental Health Ontario; Phone: 416-921-2109 ext 125; Email: pcmhontario@pcmh.ca |
| Duties | Volunteer must have lived experience raising a child with mental health challenges (parent, guardian, caregiver etc) Direct Support ● Assess the community's needs regarding family peer support ● Ensure the development, communication, and execution of Peer Support within their community ● Flexible availability and use of methods in providing support for families ● Knowledge of mental health supports and services within the community ● Communicate issues or challenges with PCMH as they arise ● Communicate periodically with families through the peer support offered and/or through a distribution list (eg. email, newsletter, or mail) as necessary Chapter Development & Leadership ● Provide support, direction, and leadership to local volunteers ● Participate in Family Engagement initiatives as they relate to advocacy for children and youth with mental health challenges ● Promote PCMH within the community to ensure it is a widely known resource to our target audience ● Recruit a Co-Chapter Leader to ensure the chapter runs without interruptions Administrative ● Communicate with PCMH through email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings ● Ensure chapter email and telephone line are checked at a minimum every 4 days ● Attend monthly Town Halls and support resource creation by sharing your experiences and knowledge ● Participate in training opportunities ● Complete quarterly data surveys and respond to requests for information to better inform PCMH programming and support initiatives Core Competencies ● Strong Facilitation Skills ● Team-focused ● Communication Skills ● Planning & Organizing ● Leadership ● Ethics & Integrity ● Compassion & Empathy ● Knowledge of child and youth service systems and sectors, both locally and provincially or a willingness to learn more about this to be effective in your role |
| More Info Link | https://www.family.cmho.org/be-a-chapter-leader/ |
| Benefits | Opportunity to advocate Co-design and co-facilitate Have your voice heard and make a difference in the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector |
| Clients | Caregivers and parents raising children with mental health challenges |
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach |
| Skills/Experience | General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | We ask for a commitment of one year or more |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 5 / Month |
| Accessibility | Unknown |
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 1 individual(s) 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | CMHO will cover the cost for the police check |
Agency Details: Parents for Children's Mental Health, Simcoe County Chapter
| pcmhontario@pcmh.ca | |
| Website | www.family.cmho.org/find-a-peer-support-chapter/ |
| Address & Map | Meeting Location - Kinark Child and Family Services; 34 Simcoe St Suite 301 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6T4 |