Peer Support Chapter Leader
(Parents for Children's Mental Health, Nipissing- Parry Sound)
Position ID: V-CWD0066
Last Modified: 25 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 25 Mar 2024
Opportunity Details: Peer Support Chapter Leader
Contact | Vicki Cochrane, Family Partnership Program Manager, Children's Mental Health Ontario; Phone: 416-921-2109 ext 128; Email: support@pcmh.ca |
Duties | Peer Support Duties:
Administrative Duties:
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Benefits | Support
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Clients | Families and caregivers raising children and youth with mental illness and mental health challenges |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Areas of Interest | Mental Health / Addictions ; Office Administration ; Youth Services |
Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) - Chapter Leaders are asked to commit to the role for a minimum of 2 years ; One evening meeting per month (except July, August, and December) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
Minimum Hours | 5 / Month |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Location | To be determined |
Number of Positions | Bruce County: 1 individual(s) ; Grey County: 1 individual(s) ; Muskoka District: 1 individual(s) ; Nipissing District: 1 individual(s) ; Northumberland County: 1 individual(s) ; Parry Sound District: 1 individual(s) ; Peterborough (County of): 1 individual(s) ; Simcoe County: 1 individual(s) 8 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation - One hour orientation session ; Training is provided - MailChimp, Canva, Google Suite of tools ; Training is required - Peer Support Training, Group Facilitation Training, Boundary Setting |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | PCMH will cover the cost and conduct the Police Check. We also require a Vulnerable Sector Screen to be completed at your local police service. |