Peer Support Specialist - Halifax, Canada - Mental Health Innovations Inc

Mental Health Innovations Inc

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Join our province-wide team of dedicated peer supporters, who utilize strength-based and wellness-oriented approaches, supporting peers at Acute Care units, in select clinics, or while facilitating peer support groups.

The Role:
Peer Supporter

Employment Type: 0.9 FTE (31.5 hours per week) contract until March 2025

Location:
Halifax Infirmary

Monday through Friday - variable hours between 830am to 430pm, with occasional flexibility for evenings and weekends(infrequent).

Compensation:
$22.50 per hour

About Us:

Peer Support Nova Scotia is a one-to-one peer support program, administered by Mental Health Innovations Inc.

(N.S.), that provides non-judgmental emotional and social supports to persons receiving mental health and/or substance use care through Nova Scotia Health.

We're more than just a team - we're a community deeply dedicated to emotional and mental well-being.

Our mission is to offer understanding and support, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health care benefits

Generous paid time off

A caring and collaborative workplace culture

Your New Role:

We're seeking passionate individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact, especially in harm reduction and client support during hospital admissions.

Your Main Responsibilities:

Work one-on-one with individuals to support them in the development and achievement of self-determination, personal empowerment, and their individual recovery goals.

Harm Reduction Peer Support: Work closely with individuals in inpatient settings to support them in harm reduction strategies, emphasizing safety and wellbeing.
Empathy and Understanding: Deliver support that respects the diversity and uniqueness of each individual's situation, considering social, cultural, and geographic backgrounds.
Transition Support: Assist in the transition from hospital to community, providing connections to communitybased harm reduction and/or recovery services.
Community Relations: Develop relationships with community organizations focused on harm reduction and support the matching of individuals with appropriate services.

What Else?

Maintain uptodate and clear record keeping and communication. Use strengthbased, recovery supporting language in all notes and communications.
Complete general administrative requirements in a timely manner and as requested. These admin requirements may be related to data gathering, recording of indicators, and/or other general organizational requirements.
Manage daytoday schedule.
Attend and participate in meetings and conference calls, as required.

What We're Looking For:

A compassionate individual with a deep understanding of harm reduction principles.
The ability to provide hope and support in acute care settings.
Proficiency in digital communication tools for effective remote support.
Excellent interpersonal skills for complex emotional environments.
A selfmotivated, responsible individual, comfortable with remote supervision.
A commitment to continuous learning and growth.

What You'll Need:

Personal lived or living experience with substance use challenges.
Familiarity with harm reduction strategies and the ability to navigate associated risks.
Experience in peer support, preferably in harm reduction settings.
Have knowledge and experience with the process of recovery; have the ability to assess the possible risk of suicide or other thoughts of harm to self or others
Two years' experience as a peer supporter as well as strong experience forming cooperative relationships with clinicians, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Willingness to share this lived experience with peers/clients and other relevant parties, as appropriate.
Access to daily use of a reliable vehicle is required, as public transportation does not meet the travel requirements of this role.
Fully vaccinated against COVID19.

A note on Certifications:

The Peer Support Canada Certification will be considered an asset. ASIST and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification will also be considered an asset.

Anticipated Start Date:

TBD

Application Deadline:
Until Filled

How to Apply:

Equity Statement:

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$22.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Do you have a valid driver's license and insured vehicle?
Are you willing to speak about your experience with substance use challenges to peers and select stakeholders ?
Have you personally experienced substan