Peer Support Training Coordinator

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ABOUT MISSION POSSIBLE
Mission Possible is a non-profit organization and social enterprise located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We support individuals challenged by homelessness, poverty, substance use, mental illness, and other barriers to employment to achieve a renewed sense of dignity and purpose through meaningful work. Through our Employment Readiness Program and our social enterprises, we equip our program participants with the skills, confidence, and support they need to rejoin the workforce and rebuild a self-sustaining livelihood for themselves.
 
ABOUT THE JOB 
 
Position type: Contract; Part-Time (20 hours per week) 
 
Salary: $24/hour
 
Start Date: ASAP
 
Benefits:
  • 4% accrued Vacation Pay
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Professional development opportunities 
Role Summary: 
Mission Possible is launching a two-year employment project to prepare and train participants as Peer Support Workers. The project aims to support participants to transition successfully into entry-level roles in social services, health, and community services in the wider community. The Peer Support Project Coordinator (PSC) will work with the Project Manager to train and empower associates at Mission Possible to carry out this project. The PSC will work with the Project Manager to coordinate this project, deliver training, and provide support to associates on a day-to-day basis.
 
Working Conditions:
This role is a combination of office-based work and off-site visits to different organizations or placement sites to provide support to project participants.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility:
  • Assist the Project Manager with the orientation of new hires for the program
  • Assist the Project Manager to implement improvements and facilitate workshops relevant to peer support worker roles and responsibilities
  • Checking in with program participants and visiting different placement sites as needed
  • Support with participant onboarding for work experience
  • Assisting the Project Manager track participant hours.
  • Lead and participate in bi-weekly check-ins with program participants
  • Assist with communications about the project within and outside MP, and sharing updates with partners in the community
  • Support the Project Manager with tracking key metrics for reporting purposes
  • Ensure all shift-related duties, reporting, and tasks are completed in a fashion that aligns with the code of conduct and policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
  • Provide support, mentorship and demonstrate professionalism to the Peer Support Worker Training team on duty
  • Ensure a culture of momentum that encourages and empowers individuals to make positive movement toward work and employment stability.
  • Engage in weekly 1-1 supervision meetings with the Special Project Manager
  • Other duties as assigned by the Special Project Manager 
Key Areas (Specifics):
  • Hiring and orientation - Supporting with scheduling and coordinating interviews for potential program participants.
  • Scheduling - Assisting with organizing and sharing training schedules with program participants.
  • Facilitation - Supporting the program manager in facilitating peer support training modules and ensuring training materials are available for participants.
  • Program Training - tracking attendance and providing reminder calls to program participants, highlighting gaps and researching additional training needs
  • Internship Support: Checking in with participants, placement supervisors and supporting bi-weekly check ins.
 
ABOUT YOU
 
Our ideal candidate has:
  • A passion for empowering people with an empathetic and supportive attitude
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
  • Basic computer skills (Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, professional email correspondence)
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • A willingness to learn and develop new skills and ways of approaching supporting community members living with mental health and substance use challenges
  • A proven ability to demonstrate professionalism, respectful workplace conduct, and alignment with Mission Possible’s core values 
 
Education and Experience:
  • Experience working in outreach, social services, or a non-profit organization as an employee or a volunteer
  • Facilitation, teaching, or training experience
  • Experience working in the Downtown Eastside community is an asset
  • De-escalation training, naloxone training, and First Aid Certificate are an asset
We value, support, and thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. Please note that our ideal candidate includes those who do not possess the qualities listed above, but have a strong motivation to gain the skills and experience needed for this position.  
 
Please apply by dropping off your resume and cover letter at the Mission Possible front desk or email both items to careers@mission-possible.ca. Please direct your application to Tyler. 

While we appreciate all interested candidates applying, only those candidates who are moving on to the interview stage will be contacted.