Peer Support Coordinator

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is seeking a Peer Support Coordinator to manage and oversee the AMS Peer Support Service, a volunteer-based service providing peer support, resources, and crisis referrals to all registered students at UBC. The Coordinator will develop and facilitate volunteer training, oversee the recruitment and hiring of volunteer teams, and work with external guest speakers and trainers to provide comprehensive training. The role requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills, as well as experience in peer support and supervisory or managerial experience.

Requirements

• Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
• Experience in peer support is required. Prior involvement with AMS Peer Support or an equivalent organization is strongly preferred
• Supervisory or managerial experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment as well as independently
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling and administrative tasks
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Must have strong knowledge of peer counselling fundamentals including: confidentiality, active listening, client-centered support, benevolence, and anti-oppression frameworks
• Knowledge of – and/or previous training in – relevant topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide intervention, relationship concerns, addictions, self-injury, and LGBTQ+ issues
• Familiarity with harm reduction as a public health philosophy highly recommended
• Background in facilitation, workshop development, and event planning an asset
• Experience in interviewing and hiring staff or volunteers

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off