Peer Worker Posting: Night of Games – Spotlight on Mental Health

PEER WORKER – Night of Games (a Zoom project)

NOTICE OF CONTRACT CLOSING: Friday July 2, 2021

ONE Contract with the Consumer Initiative Fund – VCH 200 – 520 W 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H5 – up to 15 hours per month, 6-month contract

About the project and the role:

“Night of Games” is a peer-led activity offered weekly on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Participants have the opportunity to socialize, support their peers & have fun playing games!

Previous applicants can reapply.

We are looking for a team player with really good technical skills and a good knowledge of Zoom.

You would be collaborating with other contractors and team members running 2 hour game sessions for clients. The games are trivia games such as Trivial Pursuit and Family Feud.

Primary responsibilities include hosting zoom sessions & troubleshooting when necessary. In addition, you would alternately lead games, help foster comradery & inclusivity, & have fun!

Should your application be selected there would be a trial run with our team to show you how the game sessions work, as well as see how you do in a team environment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications: The successful individual will:

Have experience trouble shooting Zoom calls.

Enjoy working with a team and a core group of clients.

Enjoy playing games.

Have personal experience receiving services within the mental health or substance use system (required).

Have access to a quiet workspace and a reliable computer and internet access.

Take initiative and demonstrate sound judgment and good interpersonal skills.

Have effective strategies for dealing with stress.

Be able to work cooperatively with staff, peers and family members.

Be able to work with a culturally diverse population.

Be able to present in a professional manner, and

Be empathetic, patient and supportive.

Duration of this Placement: 6 Months, with potential to renew. Pay and Hours: $20.00 an hour, up to 15 hours a month (including meetings) up to a maximum of $300 per month.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Applications accepted until Friday July 2, 2021.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Ian Sadler, CIF Coordinator and Sue Macdonald CI&I Coordinator

Ian.sadler@vch.ca and cc sue.macdonald@vch.ca

or by fax to Ian Sadler: 604-874-7661