Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Programs and Services, the Peer Coordinator (PC) will provide persons with spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities with connection to others with lived experience through the Peer Program. Including organizing events, gatherings, and social opportunities in the community and in the hospital, the PC provides leadership, planning, implementation, tracking and evaluation to ensure effectiveness of peer connections. In addition, the PC identifies persons with lived experience as potential volunteer mentors. The PC will provide training, guidance, support and modelling for peer mentor volunteers as they support persons with new spinal cord injuries.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

Services and Support:

· Promote our peer and mentorship program.

· Facilitate one on one peer matches for support or mentorship opportunities.

· Support peer meetings, events and conferences.

· Effectively build rapport and connection with clients, AHS staff at hospitals, vendors and corporate sponsors.

· Facilitate peer volunteer speakers.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities:

· Work in collaboration with all staff to produce reports for use by the DPS.

· Keep information about clients confidential and ensure consents are properly maintained.

· Ensure client connections are well documented and recorded using the approved database.

· Support volunteer training modules are current, and that volunteer training is up to date.

· Support with monthly peer newsletter.

· Other responsibilities as identified.

Qualifications:

Education:

· High School Diploma

Experience:

· Lived experience with a spinal cord injury or other related physical disability.

· 3-5 years’ hands-on experience with persons who have physical disabilities and good working knowledge of the rehabilitation field.

· Experience in event coordination and volunteer management.

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

· Experience with creating and posting content to social media.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Experience with CRM or Database.

Mental Requirements:

· Able to self-regulate as responsibilities may elevate personal trauma and experiences due to lived experience.

· Knowledge and understanding of the impact of spinal cord injury on individuals, their support network, and the community.

· Proven history of collaboration and effective relationship building.

· Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

· Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.

· Ability to lead with positivity while managing multiple deadlines and demands.

· Strong networking and social skills.

· Outstanding client-centred focus and stewardship capabilities.

· Exceptional written and oral communications skills.

General Expectations:

· Conducts all day-to-day activities in accordance with SCI-AB’s vision and values.

· Reviews and adheres to SCI-AB’s human resource policies and procedures.

· Adheres to high standards of ethical practice and confidentiality.

· Participates as a professional, positive, and supporting team member.

· Experience working in the non-profit sector an asset.

Working Conditions:

· Able to work in a typical office setting at a desk with computer equipment.

· Has an ergonomically correct remote office set up at home (not required if choosing to work in the office only).

· Can work independently and travel throughout the community using public transportation or private vehicle.

· Can visit hospitals, care facilities and meet clients at locations outside of the office setting (restaurants, parks, community centres, etc.)

· Available to lead occasional special events which may include longer hours (up to 10 hours)

· Flexible working hours depending on time and location of peer events.

Additional Requirements:

None Noted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $17,821.00-$19,337.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Lived: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5H 4B9

Application deadline: 2025-01-17
Expected start date: 2025-02-03