Search jobs > Burnaby, BC > Peer support worker

Peer Support Worker, Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT) - Mental Health

Fraser Health
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA
$29,83-$32,31 an hour (estimated)
Full-time

Detailed Overview

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) shares their own consumer knowledge and lived experience of mental illness / substance use to assist Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clients to live successfully in the community.

The PSW collaborates with the client and the ACT team to meet individual needs and situational requirements. The PSW provides clients with information from a lived experience perspective in order to assist clients in effectively obtaining service from other ACT team staff, external service providers and community resources.

They provide a variety of supports to assist clients living with mental illness / substance use such as emotional and social supports, life skills assistance, information, resources, and demonstrations.

The PSW works in collaboration with the ACT team so that the client's self identified goals for recovery and community integration are supported by appropriate services and practices, are consistent with the values of self-determination / choice and harm reduction.

Services are provided in any environment including : the streets, shelters, hospitals, apartments, office. Responsibilities Establishes a dignifying and purposeful relationship with the client, contacting and getting to know the client as a unique individual, and clarifying the role of the Peer Support Worker with the client.

In accordance with pre-established care plans, assists clients with the development of life skills such as maintaining personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, meeting financial obligations, making and keeping appointments, and interpersonal skills by methods such as demonstrating and modeling appropriate actions.

In accordance with pre-established care plans, provides information to clients regarding empowerment, self-help education, practical information, resources, life skills, demonstrations.

Assists clients with community integration activities, and escorts clients to a comprehensive range of community services and opportunities.

Assists with creating an effective and supportive connection between community service providers and ACT clients. Shares information with ACT team members regarding the experience of individuals with mental health conditions and / or substance use experiences.

Collaborates with the client and the ACT team to support the client to meet individual needs and situational requirements.

Assists the client towards self-managing all aspects of their life, including their mental illness, substance use and other health conditions by such methods as sharing information and lived experience perspective, practical problem-solving, and linkages with peer supports and consumer advocacy groups.

Provides supports related to housing including assisting in packing and transporting belongings and furniture and helping the client to set up their household, supporting the client in cleaning, and orienting to and connecting with the local community.

Participates in program planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities that facilitate team goal setting, by attending meetings and providing input.

Prepares and maintains written and computerized records and completes other program documentation, including writing progress notes, completing incident reports and on-call logs.

Distributes medication to clients as per established policy and procedure. Maintains an awareness of current community resources including health care services, social, economic, recreational, employment, educational services and resources, and other agencies.

Utilizes the information to assist clients to access services and problem solve with the client as required. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment by observing universal precautions and infection control procedures;

removing obvious hazards; reporting faulty equipment, accidents, injures, and near misses; and adhering to and enforcing rules, and reporting requirement in acordance with Fraser Health safety policies and procedures.

Participates by providing input in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, committees and in-services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Experience Lived experience of mental illness. Grade 12 Completion of recognized peer support worker training program.

One year recent related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and / or social services.

Food Safe Certificate. Current valid Class Five BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

Skills and Abilities Ability to engage clients. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families.

Ability to work with a culturally diverse population. Knowledge of available programs. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to organize and prioritize. Ability to analyze and problem solve. Ability to model, instruct and teach life skills.

Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. Ability to work independently. Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to establish / maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the public and other agencies.

Ability to promote positive change and independence. Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills. Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to operate related equipment.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, British Columbia

ACT teams bring health care and life-skills support to clients; all of whom would have difficulty arranging and keeping appointments with traditional office-based health care practitioners. Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) in Vancouver, BC. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). The ACT team s...

PHSA
Surrey, British Columbia

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Create linkages to other community resources and programs, contact relevant orga...

Fraser Health
Burnaby, British Columbia

Under direction of the Client Care Coordinator the Occupational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide direct and indirect rehabilitation services including assessment, intervention, consultation, education and support services related to occupational performance (perso...

Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, British Columbia

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams bring health care and life-skills support to clients; all of whom would have difficulty arranging and keeping appointments with traditional office-based health care practitioners. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Vancouver, BC. ABOUT ASSERTIVE COM...

PHSA
Vancouver, British Columbia

Act as a clinical resource for members of the multidisciplinary team and students and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration for treatment concerns, continuity of care, and community resource coordination by methods such as assisting with nursing interventions and problem solving, providing clinic...

Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Total Care Worker to join the the Tertiary Mental Health - Assessment and Treatment team at Vancouver General Hospital. The interdisciplinary team includes occupational, physical, vocational, and recreation therapists and assistants, pharmacists, dieticians,...

Spectrum Society for Community Living
Vancouver, British Columbia

She also may require minor support with hygiene each support shift. This is an opportunity to support a creative woman living in Downtown Vancouver in Gastown. She is looking for a new support person to join her team. The ideal support person will be friendly, patient, fun, creative, and energetic. ...

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Surrey, British Columbia

Wrap Around Support Worker - Spanish Speaking. This includes managing pre-referral eligibility assessments, intake, eligibility verification, and facilitating wrap-around support plans, encompassing housing, emergency housing, paperwork completion, and labor market support. Conduct client intake for...

PHSA
Vancouver, British Columbia

Act as a role model, demonstrating, participating and assisting residents in lifespan development activities such as activities of daily living, meal support, healthy lifestyles and interpersonal communication. Recommend approaches to provide appropriate treatment that addresses identifiable risk fa...

Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, British Columbia

Certificate from a recognized Health Care Worker program such as Community Health Worker Program plus two (2) years’ recent related experience supporting clients through a holistic mental health, substance use and primary care lens, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience....