peer support worker
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Peer Support Worker - Dryden 0.50FTE
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June 13, 2024
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CMHA Fort Frances
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*Position Summary:*
Under the direction of the CMHAFF Peer Support Lead, the Peer Support Worker provides support to individuals and families who are affected by the stigma and reality of mental illness. The Peer Support worker is someone who has experienced a mental illness and is knowledgeable of mental health and social services. The Peer Support Worker has a blend of education, training and personal experience with mental illness and through the combination of these three components, the worker will promote recovery, providing a supportive and safe environment where people can talk about their mental health issues without judgement and with confidentiality.
*Essential Duties:*
* Provides peer support to all individuals who utilize the drop-in or who call in for support.
* Assists the consumer in making appropriate referrals to community services and resources.
* Provides information, advocacy and support for referral to local, district and regional resources.
* Provides Peer Support to consumers in an outreach setting that includes hospitals, recovery homes and other locations.
* Identifies and coordinates/facilitates a variety of wellness, social, recreational, and educational programs/activities for the Peer Support Drop-In Centre.
* Works in a manner that preserves, maintains and respects privacy and confidentiality of client and staff information.
* Responsible for knowing and meeting all health and safety requirements to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.
* Completes required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with prescribed agency, Ministry and legal standards.
*Qualifications:*
* A Social Services/Health Care College Certificate, and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
* Peer Support Certification is an asset
* Direct personal experience with mental illness is an asset.
* Working knowledge of internet explorer, word processing, and Outlook.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to work individually and as a team member.
* Valid driver?s license and access to a vehicle, agency prescribed auto insurance, valid first aid/CPR certificate.
* Current criminal record check that includes Vulnerable Sector Check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.85-$28.06 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Dental care
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* Vision care
* Wellness program
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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LocationDryden, ON
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Salary$23.85 to $28.06HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Part time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9322212554
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