Peer Project Coordinator

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health, patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at Island Health; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Peer Project Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of projects and new initiatives related to Harm Reduction and Overdose Response. The Peer Coordinator develops, implements and facilitates projects and work plans to support the goals of the various programs and the ongoing needs as set out by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, Overdose Emergency Response Center, Island Health and any of the major stakeholders, including People with Lived and Living Experience. This position works closely with people who use substances as peer experts and advisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related health discipline, plus a minimum of three (3) years recent, related experience. Previous experience in program development and implementation or project management are assets.

Skills And Abilities

• A level of lived experience relevant to the duties and responsibilities of this position. Can articulate experience with peer inclusion and engagement, Harm Reduction, Trauma and Violence informed care, and Indigenous cultural safety and cultural humility.
• Demonstrated history of working with community members and committees, drug organizations, Indigenous communities and Regional and Provincial Health programs and systems for peer inclusion and engagement advancement to contribute to long term, sustainable, equity oriented, and trauma and violence informed care. Demonstrated knowledge of peer inclusion best practices and able to provide education regarding the unique experiences and knowledge Peer specialists hold while maintaining safety and care and boundaries for yourself.
• Demonstrated ability to ability to plan, implement, and problem solve independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills and ability to provide support and direction to a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of a variety of computer software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, email and internet.
• Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual ability to perform the duties of the position.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4888.pdf