Student Assistant - Campus Peer Support Worker (Up to 3 Positions) - Department of Student Affairs - Student Experience Hub

Competition Number:
143S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Student Affairs - Student Experience Hub
Position:
Student Assistant - Campus Peer Support Worker (Up to 3 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week 
Salary:

$17.60 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

January 3 鈥� April 30, 2025

The Campus Peer Support program, operating under the auspices of the Department of Student Affairs, provides regular peer support 鈥� both walk-in and by appointment 鈥� to students on campus.  Training, developed by CMHA and aligned with principles established by Peer Support Canada, will be provided as a part of the selection process.  Campus Peer Support provides students in need with the opportunity to talk about their concerns and experiences and engage in exploration of problem solving and coping approaches with a Peer who can leverage their own lived experience to find strength and solace.  Peer Supporters are trained and supervised by staff of the Department of Student Affairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidates will be part of team of individuals who:

  • Draw on their personal lived experience, as well as their training to facilitate informal, drop-in small group discussions
  • Draw on their personal lived experience, as well as their training to facilitate brief, one-on-one supportive conversations with individuals struggling with mental health and/or additions or in supporting someone living with the same
  • Attend weekly team meetings
  • Participate in monthly in-service training
  • Complete progress reports and submit them to the coordinator
  • Keep shift records and document situations requiring follow-up

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a 秀色短视频 student in good academic standing
  • Self-motivated student with second year standing or higher (exceptional, mature first year applicants may be considered)
  • Lived experience with mental health of substance use problems, or in support of a family member or loved one
  • Strong communication and support skills
  • Able to operate in a non-judgmental fashion in an emotionally charged environment while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Student centered, dependable and reliable
  • Lived experience as a part of, or in support of equity seeking populations is an asset
  • Must be available for all training sessions

Up to 10 suitable candidates will be invited to participate in a 2-day training session as part of the recruitment process. 3 candidates will be selected following the training. 

Priority will be given to 秀色短视频 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 秀色短视频, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

秀色短视频 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 秀色短视频 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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秀色短视频 encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university鈥檚 various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.