Community Support Counsellor - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Details:

Posting #: 27330

Department:
Cleghorn Program - Hamilton

Employee Type:
Regular, Part Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union:

OPSEU

Openings Remaining:1

Schedule:

Work Days:
Monday to Friday

Time of Day:
Days, Afternoons, Evenings

Shift: 7.5 hour

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 07/03/24

Closing Date: 14/03/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description:

***: The Community Support Counsellor-Youth Mentor is a Peer Support role that works directly with program clients to support their goal achievement through meaningful engagement in care and reintegration into the community. The Community Support Counsellor—Youth Mentor works collaboratively with the members of the interdisciplinary early intervention in psychosis team to provide support and advocate for the voice of young people with the lived experience of mental illness and addictions both internal and external to SJHH.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Relevant education (e.g. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Certificate, Social Service Worker Diploma, or a degree or diploma in a socialservices or healthrelated field) is required
Completed Peer Support Training with a recognized training body, and/or completion of training within first two years of employment".
Minimum one year experience providing youth centered peer support in a youth focused mental health and/or addiction setting
Lived experience with the mental health system, preferably in the context of experience in recovery from psychosis
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a community based setting with young people experiencing serious mental health problems required
Knowledge and experience with connecting clients to community resources that support established care plans
Knowledge of the unique developmental issues of adolescent/young adult clients and their families
Demonstrated ability to role model strong selfcare and self management strategies in recognition of the need for health, personal growth and resiliency in youth focused peer support work
Knowledge and experience working with clients with substance use issues
Knowledge and experience in early intervention in psychosis is an asset
Experience facilitating groups would be an asset
Strong interpersonal, problemsolving, organizational and written skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to model advocacy skills and coach clients to acquire these skills
Ability to work in a collaborative partnership with clients and with the program's interdisciplinary team
Strong knowledge of and comfort using the public transportation system would be an asset
Computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint would be an asset
Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR Certification, or willingness to become certified within six months

RESPONSIBILITIES

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

Using a peer support model to provide direct care to clients primarily in the community in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including:
Introducing the program to clients
Ensuring the completion of necessary standardized assessments
Establishing a shared purpose of the recovery support relationship with individual clients based on the client's goals and needs
Support meaningful engagement and continuity in care with a particular focus for those clients with barriers to engagement
Providing psychosocial support, assistance, and accompaniment primarily in the community
Assisting the interdisciplinary team with supporting client goals as defined through existing care plans
Developing, implementing and coordinating a peer mentor program that matches mentors with clients/families to engage in activities together that assist with recovery goals
Developing, implementing and coordinating a client advisory committee to support client voice in ongoing quality improvement
Attending regular program meetings as required
Supporting public education about early intervention in psychosis to facilitate access and early identification in care
Participating in research and education as required

PLEASE NOTE:

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

_ St. Joe's fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other._

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all po