Peer Support Worker-addictions - Brampton, Canada - PCHS

PCHS

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Peer Support Worker-Addictions

Job Posting #
PS-ADD-027/

Date Posted:
November 28, 2023

Reports to:
Supervisor, Addictions Program

Position Type:
Full

Time Contract:
Ending March 31st, 2024

Date Closed:
Open till filled

About Organization:

Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) is a pioneering, nonprofit, charitable organization serving the diverse populations of Brampton for 33 years.

Our services incorporate addiction support, mental health assistance, geriatric care, health promotion, domestic violence intervention, parenting support, settlement services, and programs for women, children, and youth.

PCHS is renowned for its innovative community development efforts and Integrated Holistic Service Delivery Model.

We hold accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International and Imagine Canada, and we are sensitive to the 2SLGBTQ community.

About Position:

This position will focus on building addiction and mental health focused peer support that is Integrated with current programs and partnerships.

Program is offered to family members of Individuals experiencing substance abuse and mental health issues and ready to work towards their recovery.

Peer Support Worker will provide linguistically and culturally competent support to family members. This program is based on the principles of hope, recovery, empathy, self-determination and respect.

This position will work to enhance existing services offering a safe, non-judgmental environment through a guided journey for the individual and their family members.

Qualifications and Skills required:

Degree or diploma in a health services or related field. Preferred education in Addictions, Mental Health or Social Work.
Experience of group work is preferred
Solid working knowledge of recovery principles
Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills to function effectively within a collaborative team environment
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
Knowledge of community services and supports available in Region of Peel
Excellent working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet
Knowledge of DATIS, Catalyst, Ontario Common Assessment of Need (OCAN) is an asset
Fluency in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu languages is preferred

Requirements:

Valid driver's license, regular access to a vehicle with valid insurance
A satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Screening (Criminal Record Check) report
Current CPR and First-Aid certification
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a job requirement unless you have an exemption on a medical ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish a supportive relationship with clients and their families
Explain the Peer Support Worker's role to the client as it relates to the larger program; respond to questions or concerns
Identifying client strengths and needs, helping to develop a care plan to support and maintain client wellness
Orient the family members and clients to recovery and talk about the ways to support recovery
Support clients in the identification of strengths that people can access to address areas they want to change
Support clients to make choices that promote safety, wellness and recovery
Invite, encourage, and support selfadvocacy of clients in terms of their clinical relationships
Help facilitate supportive groups and support peers to create recovery plans for themselves
Establishing and implementing Recovery Plans to guide the mutual work towards client recovery
Encouraging clients to identify and work towards educational and vocational goals
Providing ongoing supportive counselling, life skills coaching, preemployment coaching and appropriate referrals to enable clients to achieve their goals
Consulting, advocating and liaising with community resources and agencies to assist clients in achieving their goals
Providing education on substance abuse issues to clients and their families/other supports
Referring clients to long term support, as needed
Establishing a followup plan for clients prior to discharge
Attending and actively participating in team meetings, clientrelated meetings and program meetings as required
Maintaining appropriate recordkeeping/documentation and client files, statistical and outcome measurement tools as required by PCHS policies and procedures
Participate in agency and community committees and workgroups
Working effectively and collaboratively with program teams, internally and externally
Other related duties as assigned

Organizational Responsibilities:

Actively contribute to the mission, vision and values of PCHS
Follow the organizational Code of Ethics and professional standards of your certification and your position in the organization
Adhere to the policies and procedures of your program(s) and organization
Perform the dutie