Peer Support Worker

2 months ago

Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include **PERSON-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE** and **PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED**. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

**PAY RATE**: $21.69 to $26.03 per hour

**BENEFITS**:

- Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP 5% matched after 1 year
- Above ESA standard vacation entitlement
- Float Holiday
- 12 Sick days per year

**SUMMARY OF THE POSITION**

**Peer Coordination**
- Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to validate client experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery.
- Develop and facilitate peer-based groups.
- Provide expertise and consultation, from a client perspective to develop peer-based program development.
- Collaborate with the organization to promote a culture in which clients’ point of view, experiences and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which clients’ self-determination and decision-making in treatment planning are maximized and supported.
- Help clients identify and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma.

**Agency Support**
- Provide administrative support for various departments and stakeholders.
- Scheduling of events, meetings and other initiatives.
- Provide event coordination for All-Staff meetings, holiday parties, public events as needed, inclusive of set up and tear down.
- Support the Board by attending monthly Board meetings, ordering food and taking / circulating minutes and other related administrative tasks.
- Provide support to the agency through ordering materials and coordinating special tasks as needed.
- Other administrative tasks as assigned.

**HOURS OF WORK**

The Peer Support Worker will work a thirty-five (35) hour week, the hours being flexible to the needs of the team.

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum High School diploma; post-secondary human services education an asset.
- Knowledge and ability to demonstrate professional boundaries of the peer support role.
- Experience working in a peer role in health-care setting; mental health experience an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work within the organization’s mission and values.
- Knowledge of the self-help movement.
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
- Willing to travel extensively within the catchment area.
- Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle or effectively uses transportation to travel independently in the organizations service area.
- Proficient computer skills, completion of daily reports and familiarization with electronic records management systems.

**Equity Statement**

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve.

Pay: $21.69-$26.03 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- peer support: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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