Peer Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Good Shepherd Centres Full time

PEER SUPPORT WORKER

Up to 1 year contract


If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you.

We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada, and recent graduates to also apply.

At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equal and authentic workplace.

About Good Shepherd


The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community.

Our services include emergency food and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - HOMES Program.

Why Work with Good Shepherd?

  • Be a part of a caring
    TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY:

  • POSITIVE and
    ENCOURAGING atmosphere
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EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

  • Wellness Program
  • Make a difference and provide
    HOPE:
  • Paid time off
  • Having a recovery orientation and clientcentred style of practice
  • Working effectively as a part of a team and interact with workers from a variety of agencies
  • Excellent skills in facilitating lifeskill development & adult education in areas of financial responsibility, personal care and other areas of personal growth
  • An integrated understanding of a holistic approach of support; this includes the delivery of therapeutic recreation in psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Being creative and flexible in their approach, willingness to rolemodel and selfdisclosure when appropriate
  • Must have knowledge and ability to work within a Harm Reduction framework
  • Provide mentoring / leadership within Dual Recovery Anonymous
  • Knowledge of and experience working with communitybased agencies and services
  • Having good oral and written communication
  • Having crisis intervention skills, with welldeveloped problemsolving abilities and interpersonal skills, practise that supports selfdetermination and empowerment

Work Conditions

  • Most work is done in the community and in tenant homes
  • Must be willing and able to assist in a handson capacity with tenants
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts of days, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to work independently with minimum daytoday supervision

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience working in a peer support role
  • Lived experience in managing mental health, addiction issues and/or precarious housing
  • Peer support training from a recognized peer support organization or willingness to take training
  • Postsecondary education in social services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset
  • Knowledge of community resources, social, and environmental determinants of health
  • Must have a valid driver's license, be willing to use personal vehicle at work and acquire appropriate insurance
  • A good understanding of cultural competency and be able to work within an antiracist and antioppressive framework or openness to be trained
  • Ideally have a general understanding of the mental health act and residential tenancies act
  • Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

How Can I Apply?

Our Values
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Hospitality_, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd's mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation.

Hospitality embodies our
Values of:
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Responsibility:

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Availability:

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Adaptability:

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Quality:

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Dignity

  • Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an antiracist and antioppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve._
  • Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview._

Pay:
$21.66 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

  • Mental Health and/or Addictions: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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