Peer Support Worker

1 week ago


Oshawa, Ontario, Canada The Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty Full time
Peer support is emotional and practical support between two people who share a common experience.

The Peer Support Worker has the role of promoting the safety and comfort of Mission United service users by providing non-judgmental, experience-based oversight, support, and guidance.

The Peer Support Worker will provide flexible and tailored support based on each service user's needs, including advocating for their wellbeing, building trust-based relationships, and using experience-based knowledge to guide them to a plan of stabilization.


The Back Door Mission works to relieve the burdens of poverty and social dislocation within the economically deprived and street population of Oshawa.

Originally a drop-in centre, the Back Door Mission has expanded its services since the COVID-19 pandemic and is currently operating Mission United.

The responsibilities and minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:

Responsibilities

  • Welcome and connect with individuals accessing Mission United services.
  • Provide clients with mentorship, emotional support, and system navigation.
  • Assist with problem solving, goal setting, crisis/risk assessment, and referrals to other community supports.
  • Work collaboratively with Mission United, and community service providers to support clientfocused recovery plans.
  • Participate in daily meetings with Mission United team members and provide valuable client updates.
  • Lead and participate in peer support groups.
  • Assist in planning and facilitation of client support and engagement groups.
  • Monitor client behavior, schedule, medication compliance, and activities.
  • Communicate any recovery/stabilization plan deviations to Mission United team.
  • Utilize traumainformed approaches that promote personal growth and selfresponsibility.
  • Engage with the community in a manner consistent with Back Door Mission's values and code of conduct.

Qualifications

  • Relevant training and/or experience as a Peer Support Specialist or similar.
  • Postsecondary education is considered an asset, but not required.
  • Lived experience, with demonstrated stabilization for a minimum of 2 years.
  • Highly compassionate and attentive to details.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to complete daily tracking.
  • Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and nonjudgmental environment.
  • Strong problemsolving and crisis/risk assessment skills.
  • Understanding and experience with both harm reduction and abstinencebased recovery models.
  • Strong deescalation and crisis management skills.
  • Must be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police check, however, please note that the existence of a criminal record will preclude an individual from employment.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification is considered an asset.


The Back Door Mission is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and abides by the standards set forth in the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Additionally, we are committed to complying with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation.


Accessibility:

If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact the Back Door Mission for details.

This position will remain open until filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary:
From $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

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