Chronic Pain Support Group Peer Facilitator - Remote, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association North & West Vancouver Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association North & West Vancouver Branch

Verified Company

Remote, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Chronic Pain Support Group Peer Facilitator hours/month)

CMHA NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER

Our vision: Mentally healthy people in a healthy society _

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Cofacilitate group meetings twice a month (rotating schedule)
Clearly states Recovery College YVR's community standards and group guidelines
Supports and engages group members in a nonjudgmental and supportive manner
Connect support group participants through discussion about shared common experiences
Provide support and guidance to participants, facilitate conversation and encourage problem solving and support among members
Ensures a psychologically safe space for participants
Uses personal lived experience with chronic pain to provide hope and empower participants
Submits monthly invoice for facilitation work
Submits group attendance to RC YVR program assistant
Attend monthly group facilitator checkin meetings
Attend any mandatory skills training

Abilities and Values

Compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to supporting people
Strong communication skills including active listening
Group facilitation
Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Indigenous Cultural Competency or willingness to complete
Experience working with people living with Disabilities and/or multiple barriers including poverty, racism, trauma, nondominant language, culture, sexuality or identified gender, and mental health or substance use challenges
Respects and upholds the confidentiality of group participants

Qualifications

Computer with reliable internet connection
Competency with Zoom (including advanced functions)
Previous experience facilitating support and/or therapy groups
Experience working with and/or supporting people living with chronic pain
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training or equivalent
Basic understanding of pain physiology
Vulnerable Population Criminal Record Check
Lived experience with chronic pain is required
Peer support training preferred

Hours of Work and Considerations

Reports to:
Recovery College Manager

Special Considerations
:
This group meets via Zoom on Tuesday afternoons, 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm.

Peer facilitators co-facilitate on a rotating schedule. Some hours outside of group time will be required to attend facilitator check-ins and skills training sessions hours per month.

Hourly Wage:
$25

We are an equity employer and encourage applicants from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people, people of all sexual orientation and genders and others who may contribute to our further diversification.

How to Apply

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Experience: