Peer Support Worker (Grid 21)

Title : PeerSupport Worker

PositionStatus : Part Time, 20hrs / Wk – PT Monday through Friday

Reports to : AmandaRigdon - Manager Fraser East

Location : AbbotsfordCommunity Hub Centre

Compensation : $27.92 - $29.60

Job Summary

ThePeer Support Worker provides supportive mentorship during the recovery andcapacity-building of residents and alumni at Phoenix Society by engaging intheir physical and mental health needs, as well as being a bridge betweenresidents and other staff members. The Peer Support Worker has lived experienceof substance use and / or mental illness and its treatment. The position willwork in conjunction with program staff (i.e., Mental Health Workers; CaseManagers; Program Assistants; and Program Manager) to help create strongerconnections between staff and residents.

Responsibilities :

×Assist residents to identify barriers anddetermine positive actions to overcome them.

×Support residents by discussing their goals andcommunicating feedback to Case Managers or Mental Health Workers

×Communicate with the Mental Health Worker, CaseManager and Program Assistants on important conversations with residents whomay need extra support

×Assist staff with monitoring the generalwell-being of residents who might be experiencing substance-induced acutepsychosis and / or mental health decompensation

×Encourage discussion around future housingneeds beyond the 2 years of the Supportive Recovery Housing program

×Provide a safe environment to facilitatesupport groups such as AA, NA, CA, and SMART meetings

×Draw on personal experiences withincarceration, addiction, and / or mental wellness challenges to provide empathyand support to residents to live their most meaningful, authentic lives

×Maintain client confidentiality and respond toclient rights to health care information

×Maintain professional boundaries with residentsand staff members

×Practice and encourage respects, trust,empathy, and integrity in interactions with residents

×Convey any information required for documentingon the facility brief

×Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

×High school diploma or equivalent

×Approximately 1 year of experience, includinglived experience, in recovery, recovery in substance use or co-occurringsubstance use, and / or mental health issues

×Experience leading or participating incommunity groups

×Knowledge and understanding of HIV

×Experience providing one-on-one support in arelevant setting

×Satisfactory completion of a criminal recordscheck with vulnerable sector screening is required

×Satisfactory completion of TuberculosisScreening form is required

×Satisfactory completion of EmployeeImmunization Record form is required

×First aid certification with CPR is required

×Valid driver’s license is required

Skills & Knowledge

×Strong interpersonal skills and ability tocommunicate effectively in writing and verbally in English

×Strong critical thinking, decision-making, andproblem-solving skills

×Ability to perceive situational or other stressorsthat elevate risk and act proactively in response

×Ability to engage and involve adults in support andlearning activities

×Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with apassion for the organization’s mission is essential

Competencies

Approach to Work

×Demonstrates initiative, flexibility,adaptability and resourcefulness

×Actively seeks and incorporates feedback toinform continuous self-improvement

×Sets goals, creates and implements actionplans, monitors progress, and evaluates results

×Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses timeefficiently and effectively

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work

×High-degree ofrelevant and current job knowledge and skill

×Consistentlyproduces accurate, thorough, high-quality work in a timely manner

×Builds and promotesa culture of health and safety in the workplace

×Implements andenforces best practices in health and safety within the workplace

Judgement & Decision-Making

×Models independentthinking and creativity

×Demonstrateseffective problem-solving skills

×Makes clear,consistent, transparent and timely decisions after contemplating variousavailable courses of action

×Exercises soundjudgment in the best interests of the organization

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Expresses themselvesclearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Displays highemotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive,complex and confidential situations
• Has a manner, styleand presence that makes a positive impression
• Listens to andconsiders others’ views

Personal Leadership

Teamwork & Collaboration

Salary for this role is between $27.92 to $29.60per hour.

CLOSING DETAILS

Closing Date : Internal applications will be accepteduntil May 2nd 2024 at 5 : 00pm.

All employees, includinglaid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and beconsidered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicantsmust notify manager of intent to apply.