Coordinator, Peer Program: Sheltering Sites - Toronto, Canada - The Neighbourhood Group

The Neighbourhood Group

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) is a multi-service agency that includes Central Neighbourhood House, Neighbourhood Link Support Services and St. Stephen's Community House

JOB OPPORTUNITY Job# TNG

POSITION TITLE:
Coordinator,

Peer Program:
Sheltering Sites Overdose Prevention Services

DEPARTMENT:
Urban Health and Homelessness Services
STATUS:Regular Full-Time, CUPE 2289

# HRS / WEEK:35
CONTRACT DATE:n/a

REPORT TO:
Manager of Peer Program Development
HOURLY RATE:31.50

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Peer Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with a team of Harm Reduction Workers and shelter site operators, to establish and support robust peer support initiatives at identified sheltering sites.

The Coordinator will assist in the identification, recruitment, training and support of resident peer workers who will work at each site to provide overdose prevention and other harm reduction supports.

The Coordinator will ensure peer program participants have the support they need to successfully complete the program and reach their goals as identified in their individual work plans.

The

Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating peer training sessions and peer work activities, jointly with site operators and the harm reduction team.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Work collaboratively with site operators and the collective to identify priority sites, recruit, train and support resident peers
Work with partners to facilitate a condensed version of the TNG peer training program
Provide leadership and supervision for peers enrolled in the program while in training
Develop, in collaboration with the Manager and collective, all administrative and evaluation tools for the program
Work with the Manager to adjust resident assessment and intake tools and procedures from established TNG procedures
Coordinate financial matters (honoraria and timecard submission) and report to Manager as required
Provide onetoone assistance, support and life skills education to resident peers while in training
Work with resident peers to identify and achieve selfidentified goals and complete detailed assessment, support planning and advocacy
Provide transitional support upon graduation from Peer Training program with focus on stability and supported employment as a Resident Peer Worker
Form positive relationships with community and system partners
Facilitate TNG's Supervising and Working Alongside Peer Staff training curriculum for site operators
Work collaboratively with program partners and the collective to build the sectors capacity to support quality peer programs within sheltering sites
Connect clients with supports in the community that will help them achieve and maintain their selfidentified goals
Maintain accurate records and complete reporting required by funders and supervisor.
Ensure timely, accurate completion of all program statistics
Take part in research activities as required for the project.
Regularly report to the collective and other stakeholders on program outcomes, challenges and success.
Directly assist the Manager with program management as requested.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/B.S.W or B.Ed in Adult Education plus three years' work experience with adults living with mental health and substance use issues, including at least one year in a case management position, or a combined equivalent of education and experience.
2 years' supervisory experience with volunteers, peers or individuals with lived experience.
Demonstrated experience with and commitment to harm reduction principles and practices
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working on a multidisciplinary team
Recent extensive experience with marginalized populations including homeless adults and those with substance use and mental health issues
Superior group facilitation skills and proven experience developing curriculum/workshop content
Proven knowledge of the areas of substance use, mental health, harm reduction and homelessness
Excellent communication, initiative, judgment, and problem solving skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Crisis prevention training
Excellent skills in office computing and healthrelated MIS database systems. Familiarity with catalyst and the administration of OCAN and GAIN is an asset.

Salary:
$31.50 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have a BA/B.S.W or B.Ed in Adult Education plus three years' work experience with adults living with mental health and substance use issues, including at least one year in a case management position, or a combined equivalent of education and experience?
Do you have extensive recent experience with marginalized populations including homeless adults and those with substance use and mental health issues?

Experience:

- supervising volunteers, or lived experienced individuals: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person