Peer Support Worker - Guelph, Canada - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues.

Our agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society.

About the Role:

This role will work with both the Peer-to-Peer Overdose Response Program (P2P) and the Guelph Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Program to deliver support in a manner that is consistent with emerging best practice, and that reflects key principles of the harm-reduction and recovery-oriented approaches to care.

Overall, the Peer Support Worker will engage in purposeful and deliberate sharing of their own personal lived experience of addiction/ mental health recovery to facilitate the development of strong, peer support connections with program participants.

The Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Program is a specialized medical clinic that works with patients of all ages to address health concerns related to substance use.

The Peer Support Worker will play a vital role as a member of our multi-disciplinary teams by offering a range of practical and emotional supports from the perspective of their lived experience, and embodying a sense of hope and possibility for the future.

The Peer-to-Peer Overdose Response (P2P) Program provides support to individuals and their friends/families following an accidental overdose.

As part of the Regional Peer Led Overdose Response program, the Peer Support Worker brings a unique, non-traditional perspective that offers practical and emotional support and a sense of hope, as individuals and families work through the first several days after an overdose and identify how they want to move forward.

In this role, the Peer Support Worker will work with individuals through community agencies, emergency services, and hospital to provide post overdose care, support, education and information in a timely manner.

The Peer Support Worker will provide immediate support to the individual and their family/friends following an overdose and for approximately 2 weeks, to support links to community resources.

Role Type:
Full Time Contract (approx. 12 months)

Hours of Work:
Monday-Friday, days

Why Work for Stonehenge?

Enhanced vacation offered to all staff
Paid Wellness Days
Health and dental benefits (no employee copay)
Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

Lived experience of opioid addiction and recovery required (mental health recovery an asset)
Completion of postsecondary education in addictions, social services or related field required
Minimum of two years' experience providing support to individuals experiencing addiction / concurrent disorders
Front line experience providing crisis management, outreach services, and communitybased supports
In depth knowledge and understanding of services available in the Waterloo Wellington and Guelph Wellington Regions
Valid G Driver's License (G2 level or greater); Reliable vehicle and willing to transport clients
Must provide proof from Insurance provider of 1) at least $2 million in general liability and 2) have declared scope of vehicle use to Insurance provider
Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Flexible schedule as required to support program delivery; Some evening and weekend work may be required
Travel throughout Waterloo Wellington Region will be required

Role Overview:

PeertoPeer Support (P2P) (3 days per week):_
Providing support to the individual who has overdosed and/or to their friends/family members
Providing information and education to the individual who has overdosed and/or their family/friends regarding overdose prevention, harm reduction, recovery/community supports, etc.
Making referrals, facilitating connections and providing information regarding primary care, addictions, and mental health supports within and beyond Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
Advocating on behalf of community residents, as appropriate, with other community service providers to enhance access to service
Providing risk assessment and crisis assessment/intervention as required
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM)

Program Support (2 days per week):
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Providing Peer Support for the patients of the RAAM in Guelph
Providing supportive engagement when clients arrive and are waiting at the clinic and/or throughout the consultation process, as required
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support effective clinic flow
General Responsibilities_
Participating in program reporting and development activities as required including program evaluation, data collection and input, process improvement, etc.
Contributing to ongoing program and peer role development work

Applications will be accepted until
June 2 at 4pm.
We look forward to meeting you