cmhaca
Peer Support
Kenora, Ontario · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$46k-$56kDetected 7 days ago
About the role
- This position requires a consumer/lived experience perspective and awareness of the needs of clients with serious and persistent mental illness.
- This position reports to the Assertive Community Treatment (ACTT) Team Leader.
Responsibilities
- Peer Support Assertive Community Treatment Team
- The Peer Support Worker provides nonclinical services, information and referral, emotional support, goal setting and attainment, advocacy, role modeling and interpersonal skills with a focus on empowering clients to make choices related to their life based on self-determination.
- Alignment with the Core Values of Peer Support
- Establish rapport with clients, build a relationship on trust, respect, genuineness, and empathy while maintaining clear professional boundaries and sharing lived experience
Requirements
- Well-developed knowledge of local community agencies and services including and especially consumer run organizations is essential.
- Ability to articulate and represent the perspective of lived experience and client rights Applied knowledge of the Recovery Model and Philosophy - Peer support workers are uniquely positioned to support individuals in the process of recovery
- supporting wellness and assuming individuals with mental illness have much to offer Training in Peer Support Work (Ex. Core Skills SHH/TEACH, Core Essentials OPDI, training by Centre for Excellence in Peer Support) Effective strategies to deal with stress Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties Working knowledge of community resources and agencies Minimum of 1 year volunteer experience in an official peer support role Ability to work independently and advocate on behalf of clients Ability to work across cultural barriers Computer literacy and recording skills Ability to adequately access public transportation Valid Driver's License Criminal Records Check Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same
- Adherence to all policies of the CMHA Kenora Branch - Guidelines for decision making may include but are not limited to PHIPA (2004), Workplace Violence and Harassment (Bill 168), Child and Family Services Act
- Assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel and organizational records and information
- Assist clients to recognize and develop coping mechanisms to deal with symptoms and social stigma
- Share common experiences with clients and self-awareness
- Educate staff within the team regarding the client's perspective on the mental health system and assisting the team to maintain a client and family centered approach that maximizes client and family participation and empowerment
- Advocating for development of client initiatives within the community and identifying opportunities for client and family empowerment
- Work collaboratively with clients, co-workers, and the community
- Support client to navigate the health and social service systems and connect to appropriate resources in their community to meet their needs
Compensation
- $46,437 - $56, 837 per year
Benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits o Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation Days
- Learning & professional development opportunities
- Supports an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services
- The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
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