Peer Support Worker

2 months ago

Halton, Canada Reach Out Centre for Kids Full time

Are you a parent or caregiver who has personal lived experience caring for a child who is struggling with their mental health and well-being?

Are you in a place in your own journey where you can reflect and share your story with other caregivers in a safe, supportive and meaningful way?

We are looking for a special someone who is interested in working with a, dedicated team of Peer Support Providers at ROCK to make a difference in the lives of families in Halton.

Reporting to the Manager of **Manager - Specialized Consultation**, the **Peer Support Worker** will understand that Families have a critical role to play in promoting and supporting the mental health of their children and youth, with a focus on children in the 2-18 age range. This position will promote the resilience of families, with a focus on increasing their capacity to support children and youth with mental health needs.

The Peer Support Provider will walk alongside a caregiver in their journey to support their children/youth in their care. Our practices incorporate evidence-informed and leading practices in the field. Peer Support Core Skills training will be provided to ensure the Peer Support Provider has the formalized skills to implement the role.

Please note that this is a** Permanent - Full Time position, **working **35 hours weekly.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work in partnership with a Care Coordinator alongside the family, and members of their care team (physicians, community service providers, educators, etc.).
- Act as part of a family-centred, multidisciplinary team, responsible for assisting in the non-clinical development and implementation of individual family care plans.
- Assess the strengths and needs of the family on an ongoing basis.
- Provide peer support through a variety of methods, including client meetings, phone contact, social drop in programming, and formalized wellness groups.
- Provide peer support and act as a guide for families throughout the entire course of their service, through;
- Validating client experiences and concerns of caregivers.
- Ensuring families’ voice and choices are heard and respected by professionals.
- Assisting families in understanding the information that professionals have given them.
- Assisting families in identifying their formal and informal supports
- Modelling wellness and self-care.
- Supporting caregiver to increase their capacity.
- Adhere to paperwork and documentation requirements for the initiative, including electronic client information system.
- Maintain current knowledge of all services at ROCK and with community services within the Halton Region.
- Operationalize client safety through adhering to established policies and guidelines that ensure consistency in the delivery of quality and safe care and, by identifying and reporting any client safety incidents.
- Abide by the specific requirements of Section 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as any further health and safety responsibility as outlined in the agency policy and procedure documents.
- Other duties as may be reasonably be assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**_ Education:_**
- Minimum of a high school diploma.

**_ Experience:_**
- Must have lived experience as the primary caregiver (which could include Foster Parents or family members who are in a care providing role of a child of youth with emotional or behavioural challenges), who has accompanied that child through a child serving system (i.e., mental health, child welfare of youth justice).
- Experienced in group facilitation and public speaking is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of local community resources.

**_Requirements:_**
- Access to reliable transportation in alignment with program needs.
- Proficient in the use of technology as required of the position, including working in a virtual environment with MAC OS operating systems experience preferred.
- The ability to work evenings as required.
- A current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search.

  • Peer Support Provider

    7 months ago

    Halton, Canada Reach Out Centre for Kids Full time

    Are you a parent or caregiver who has personal lived experience caring for a child who is struggling with their mental health and well-being? Are you in a place in your own journey where you can reflect and share your story with other caregivers in a safe, supportive and meaningful way? We are looking for a special someone who is interested in working with...

  • Personal Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Halton, Canada Closing the Gap Healthcare Full time

    **Role: Personal Support Worker (PSW)** **Location: Oakville, Milton & Campbellville.** **Open for Full Time and Part Time** **Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG)** is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services. We are looking for a compassionate and independent **Personal...

  • Personal Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Halton, Canada Closing the Gap Healthcare Full time

    **Role: Personal Support Worker (PSW)** **Location: Oakville, Milton & Campbellville.** **Open for Full Time** **Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG)** is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services. We are looking for a compassionate and independent **Personal Support...

  • Personal Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Halton, Canada Closing the Gap Healthcare Full time

    **Role: Personal Support Worker (PSW)** **Location: Oakville, Milton & Campbellville.** **Open for Full Time and Part Time** **Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG)** is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services. We are looking for a compassionate and independent **Personal...

  • Personal Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Halton, Canada Closing the Gap Healthcare Full time

    **Description**: **Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Home and Community Care** **Employment Type**: Full Time and Part Time positions available. Shift Timings - 4pm -10pm (Evenings and Weekends) **Location**:Oakville, Milton, and Campbellsville **Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG)** is proud to be a Canadian owned, award-winning, fully accredited and...

  • Personal Support Worker/ Home Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Halton, Canada Senior Homecare By Angels Milton Full time

    Job description Senior Homecare by Angel Milton is seeking to hire a compassionate Personal Support Worker to join our dynamic care team. We provide comprehensive care to seniors and disabled adults at home. Why Senior Homecare by Angels? - Competitive hourly wage - Paid on the job training, with room for advancement - Create your ideal schedule, with our...

  • Personal Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Halton, Canada SE Health Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) who wants to be part of the transformational change in home and community care by providing care in a truly client-centered approach. You are excited about working in an environment that puts the care team in the driving seat; being part of a self-directed team that offers a high level of...

  • Client Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Halton, Canada Halton Region Full time

    **Client Support Worker**: You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will...

  • Personal Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Halton Hills, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

    **Personal Support Worker** **Halton Hills, ON** Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring **Personal Support Workers** to join our amazing team. You will be creating special moments for clients each and every day. If your calling is to be the “difference” by providing outstanding care, than a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the** Perfect Fit...

  • Personal Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Halton Hills, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

    **Personal Support Worker** **Halton Hills, ON** Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring **Personal Support Workers** to join our amazing team. You will be creating special moments for clients each and every day. If your calling is to be the “difference” by providing outstanding care, than a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the** Perfect Fit...

  • Personal Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Halton, Canada Halton Region Full time

    **Personal Support Worker**: At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the...

  • Personal Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Halton, Canada Halton Region Full time

    **Personal Support Worker**: At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the...

  • Personal Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Halton, Canada Halton Region Full time

    **Personal Support Worker**: At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the...

  • Personal Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Halton, Canada Halton Region Full time

    **Personal Support Worker**: At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the...

  • Personal Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Halton, Canada Halton Region Full time

    **Personal Support Worker**: At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the...

  • Home Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Halton, Canada Closing the Gap Healthcare Full time

    **Description**: **Home Support Worker Paid Training Program** Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services. As a leader in the home - and community-care industry, CTG is pioneering a one-of-a-kind paid healthcare education program. We...

  • Part Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are

    7 months ago

    Halton Hills, Canada Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada Full time

    **Be someone's eyes and ears. Bring the world to a person who is deafblind.** Sensity has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Intervenor to join our team in Halton Hills, ON. The Intervenor supports communication and day-to-day living for individuals who are living with dual sensory impairment so that they may live independently. Join us to learn new...

  • Part Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are

    7 months ago

    Halton Hills, Canada Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada Full time

    **Be someone's eyes and ears. Bring the world to a person who is deafblind.** Sensity has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Intervenor to join our team in Halton Hills/Georgetown, ON. The Intervenor supports communication and day-to-day living for individuals who are living with dual sensory impairment so that they may live independently. Join us to...

  • Full Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are

    2 weeks ago

    Halton Hills, Canada Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada Full time

    **Be someone's eyes and ears. Bring the world to a person who is deafblind.** Sensity has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Intervenor to join our team in Georgetown/Halton Hills, ON. The Intervenor supports communication and day-to-day living for individuals who are living with dual sensory impairment so that they may live independently. Join us to...

  • Full Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are

    2 weeks ago

    Halton Hills, Canada Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada Full time

    **Be someone's eyes and ears. Bring the world to a person who is deafblind.** Sensity has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Intervenor to join our team in Georgetown/Halton Hills, ON. The Intervenor supports communication and day-to-day living for individuals who are living with dual sensory impairment so that they may live independently. Join us to...