Day camp counselor Jobs in North Bay, ON

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Community Support Counselor - Peer Specialist participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation support, skills teaching, and clinical management in clients’ environment of choice for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The Community Support Counselor - Peer Specialist also provides education, support, and consultation to families along with crisis intervention support.

The Community Support Counselor - Peer Specialist acts as a role model, promoting hope and empowerment in clients’ recovery and enhances team engagement with clients. Individuals who have had significant personal experience with a serious and persistent mental illness and as a consumer of mental health services are strongly encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Post secondary education - Completion of 2 year college program in social services or related field
• Minimum 1 year related experience (volunteer or employed) providing peer support in a mental health and / or addiction setting
• Formal training in Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) an asset
• Personal / lived experience in recovery from substance use challenges
• Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team by sharing personal / practical experience, knowledge and first-hand insight benefiting the team and clients
• Collaborates with others to promote a team culture that works from a client-centered, harm reduction, trauma informed and anti-oppressive approach to service
• Provides peer counselling and client support from a strengths-based perspective, in order to promote health and wellness
• Provides expertise and consultation from an addictions recovery perspective including harm reduction
• Providing outreach in community settings
• Excellent assessment, crisis intervention, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to function effectively in a team
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work assignments
• Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development
• Knowledge of housing, social, financial, vocational and other community resources
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Valid driver’s licence, adequate insurance and access to a car
• Good attendance and work record are essential

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

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