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

• Models theorganization’s core values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, andstrength-based practices
• Fosters enthusiasm,energy and commitment
• Takes responsibilityfor personal actions, performance and health
• Is reliable andaccountable; shows up on time ready to work

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Effectively workswith their colleagues to ensure organizational success
• Champions positiveworking relationships with staff and external stakeholders
• Supports anenvironment of openness, and champions teamwork and communication acrossprograms
• Leverages theexpertise and experience of others for organizational success

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.