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Peer Support Worker

Peer Support Worker

Senior Persons Living Connected • Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

What to expect when you join SPLC :
  • Competitive compensation with a comprehensive health benefits plan
  • Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
  • Training and Professional Development opportunities
  • Healthy and safe working environment

Position: Peer Support Worker (Part-time)
Hours of Work: 21 hours per week
Reports to: Collaborative Practice and Care Services Manager
Date Posted: May 2, 2024
Deadline: Until position is filled Position Summary:
This position is responsible for engaging clients/patients living with mental health and/or addictions in experiential learning of life skills and providing support in the recovery journey. The peer support worker will also be providing support to the Care Services teams by participating in outreach and group activities.

Responsibilities:
1. Provides support and helps to empower clients or patients living with mental health conditions and/or addictions
  • Supports and empowers clients or patients in living their best possible life through one-on-one support and through the development, organization and facilitation of groups and/or group activities
  • While respecting client/patient choices, assists Care Managers and GAIN team members to carry out care plans and recommendations.
2. Provides departmental and organizational support
  • Participates in all aspects of outreach activities.
  • Organizes, facilitates and/or presents at educational groups about mental health and/or addictions to raise awareness and address stigma
  • Researches and prepares support and/or educational group materials, including presentation materials and/or refreshments, as needed
  • Assists the team in supporting volunteers and student placements

Experience & Skills:
  • One to two (1-2) years’ experience working in health/social services, providing support to individuals with addictions from a harm reduction perspective
  • Lived experience with the mental health and addictions system and has been on a continuous journey of recovery
  • Experience working with older adults and knowledge of geriatric syndromes, an asset
  • Peer Support Certification and CPR Certification an asset
  • Good interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to speak a second language an asset

Others:
  • A valid driver’s license and a car is required for home visits
  • Required to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • Vulnerable Sector screening required
  • Proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical Exemption Certificate required

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.

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