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HDCS is looking for someone to become a Peer
Mentor to provide support to an individual with a barrier. Peer mentor would work with the individual to teach life, social and communication skills.
Applicant must be a patient, reliable, energetic and compassionate individual. Experience with disabilities or in the human service field an asset. First aid/CPR an asset.
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable
vehicle required as may be necessary. Must provide criminal record check with
vulnerable sector completed.
Approximately 6 hours per week.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
Sorry, we do not have an open LMO.
Must live within reasonable driving distance of
Watson. (30-45 minutes)
Position will be contracted to end of July with possible extension.
Only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. Thank-you!
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Specific Skills
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities