POSITION TITLE: Peer School Coordinator

JOB STATUS: 1.0 FTE – contract ending February 28, 2022

JOB SUMMARY: The Peer Support Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of CMHA Calgary’s annual School of Peer Support including the practicum field coordination.

REPORTS TO: Peer Support Training and Mentorship Lead

KEY CLIENT SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordination of the School of Peer Support.
• Maintain a collaborative approach with the Peer Support Training and Mentorship Lead,
  Content Designer/Developer, School of Peer Support Faculty, and Program Manager,
  Education and Support Programs.
• The ability to maintain a positive presence in the day-to-day operations of the School of Peer Support.
• Document and database management related to students.
• Ongoing consultation, planning and organization with various internal CMHA Calgary
  practicum sites and external community partners’ practicum sites.
• Schedule practicum information sessions on Zoom.
• Send out practicum information packages and agreement documents to practicum sites.
• Schedule check-in meetings with practicum sites.
• Provide support to the practicum supervisors and students.
• Effectively coordinate Zoom schedules, classroom booking, balance priorities, deadlines,
  and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Promote the peer support philosophy and empower people through their recovery journey.
• Participate in coalition building and networking with community groups and individuals to
  address common needs and issues and to further the peer support movement.
• Remain current with new policies, training, services, resources and legislation applicable to
  the mental health community and peer movement.
• Promote the principles of diversity and equity in all work-related duties, wherever applicable.
• Identify and support quality improvement initiatives through data, observation, and feedback
  received from staff and students.
• Adhere to the values and policies of CMHA Calgary region.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES 

• To support the overall operations of CMHA Calgary’s School of Peer Support.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of local mental health and/or addiction systems and community services.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mental health setting.
• Strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• An aptitude to deal sensitively and effectively with a wide range of students, staff and community partners.
• Demonstrated competence in verbal, written and computer-based communication styles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with people.
• Ability to design and implement processes.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple project and priorities.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and the use of the internet.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to contribute positively to their environment/culture.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Determined, action oriented, and committed to excellence.
• Sound judgement and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-awareness and self-management.
• Flexible and adaptable.