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The Digital Sexual Violence Support Centre

Volunteer Peer Support Worker

PART TIME & CONTRACT

October 23, 2024

The Digital Sexual Violence Support Centre (DSVSC) is a Canadian and federally-incorporated non-profit that provides educational resources, research, and advocacy support for adult survivors of technology-facilitated sexual violence. The includes adults living in Canada who have faced online sexual harassment, doxxing, intimate image abuse, cyber-stalking, and the creation of sexual deepfake images and videos. The DSVSC is based in Ontario, Canada and operates on a virtual basis.

Time: 1-3 hours per week (or 4-12 hours per month)
Location: Remote in Canada. The Digital Sexual Violence Support Centre (DSVSC) is based in Ontario, Canada and follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) for any occasional meetings.

Key Tasks:

Practice actively-listening to survivors, while affirming and validating their lived experiences of technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV)
Tailor the recommended services and supports to meet the preferences and unique needs of the clients
Provide concrete assistance to help clients accomplish their session goals (e.g. discuss options for reporting, what taking a temporary leave of absence may look like, learn about healthy coping mechanisms, share their lived experience, and help them define their next steps)
Help clients in identifying their personal support systems (e.g. trusted family/chosen family, close friends, and peers)
Assist clients in identifying and enhancing their personal strengths and resiliencies (e.g. unique talents, gifts, and skills)
Support holistic and ongoing recovery planning for clients (e.g. suggesting relevant somatic movement, breathing, meditation, and reflection resources, plus the organizations that offer these services)
Provide information about skills related to health, wellness, and recovery
Participate in ongoing program planning and evaluation efforts
Participate in administrative and reflective practice supervision
Follow legal requirements and agency policies

Essential Experience:

Knowledge of programs and services from a client perspective
Previous training in Peer Support Work (Ex. Core Skills SHH/TEACH, Core Essentials OPDI)
Lived experience of sexual violence and/or gender-based violence
WRAP Training Certified

Preferred Experience (but not required)

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health and Addictions or a related discipline.

Qualifications:

Excellent communication and active-listening skills
Capable of demonstrating sensitivity and trauma-informed care to the unique needs and experiences of survivors of (TFSV)
Committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge on TFSV examples, case studies and strategies to support survivors of sexual violence and gender-based violence
Respects the pronouns and cultural practices of each client
Open to taking relevant training and certifications to improve culturally-sensitive care to survivors
Recognizes and affirms the positive qualities and behaviors of clients
Knowledge and familiarity of the mental health, addiction and social service systems in Ontario and/or Canada
Works collaboratively with colleagues in an interdisciplinary team
Well-organized and great time management skills
Comfortable working independently, or with minimal oversight (during the 1 on 1 peer support sessions)
Open to receiving and incorporates the constructive feedback from the Volunteer Clinical Social Work Supervisor

Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Expected hours: 2 – 3 per week
Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Work Location: Remote

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