Peer Support Worker - Owen Sound, Canada - GREY BRUCE HEALTH SERVICES

GREY BRUCE HEALTH SERVICES
GREY BRUCE HEALTH SERVICES
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Owen Sound, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Posting #103-23




POSITION TITLE:
PEER SUPPORT WORKER




DEPARTMENT:
OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH




POSITION LOCATION:
OWEN SOUND




CLOSING DATE:
MARCH 1, 2023




UNION AFFILIATION:
OPSEU - SERVICE




STATUS:
FULL-TIME




WAGE RATE:
$ $25.669
***Reporting to the Manager, following Recovery Principles, the Peer Support Worker is responsible for the provision of support, information, consultation, education and community development services to benefit clients accessing substance use and mental health supports offered by GBHS.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Post-Secondary certificate in Mental Health, Addictions, or relevant Social Science Field
  • Experience supporting families and/or people with substance use and mental health issues
  • Awareness of mental health and substance use services, and resources within Grey/Bruce County
  • Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the rights and needs of people with substance use and mental issues
  • Knowledge of Harm Reduction Principles and Practices
  • Knowledge of major mental illnesses and their impact on individuals and families
  • Knowledge of psychiatry, DSM V and the Ontario Mental Health Act
  • Knowledge and appreciation of Recovery Principles
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with family members and with professionals
  • Strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing skills
  • Good judgement, problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
  • Valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license and access to reliable transportation
  • Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
  • Adherence to GBHS 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
  • Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

  • Formal Peer Support Training
  • Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Training
  • C.P.I. training up to date

Salary:
$24.92-$25.67 per hour


Work Location:
One location
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