Peer Support Navigator

23 hours ago


New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Douglas College Full time
About the Role

The Student Assistant, Peer Support Navigator plays a vital role in creating a safe and inclusive environment for students with lived experience in care at Douglas College. This position requires a friendly and approachable individual who can provide support and guidance to students accessing the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program and alternative school-based education.

Key Responsibilities
  • Connect with students to provide support and guidance on college processes and resources.
  • Act as a peer mentor and assist students with navigating the college experience.
  • Assist in planning and hosting regular gatherings to build community and enhance the student experience.
  • Connect students with resources on and off campus to promote accessibility and support.
  • Promote visibility of the Tuition Waiver Program and supports for youth in/from care.
Requirements
  • Demonstrate a GPA academic standing of at least 2.3.
  • Understand and knowledge of social justice concepts and colonialism.
  • Has experienced at least one year of college-level study at Douglas College and is a current student.
  • Knowledge of the various resources and services available to students at Douglas College.
  • Knowledge of the unique needs and experiences of students with lived experience in government care.
  • Knowledge of alternative school-based education.
  • Understand and ability to practice trauma-informed practice.
  • Able to work with a diverse student population.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Good communication skills (written and oral).
  • Self-motivated, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and attention to detail.
Eligibility Criteria

Domestic students must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

  • Enrolled in and maintain a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term.
  • Been enrolled in and maintained a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term.
  • Enrolled in and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term.
  • Been enrolled in and maintained a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.

International students must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

  • Enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College throughout the academic year.
  • Enrolled in full-time studies at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. and has a valid Study Permit with the notation – "May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria."


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