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Aboriginal Peer Support Worker Ii Mhsu Complex Care
1 month ago
We have an exciting permanent full time opportunity for an Aboriginal Peer Support Worker II to join the Mental Health Substance Use MHSU Complex Care Housing team in Kelowna, B.C.
Complex Care Housing provides supportive housing for persons with mental health and substance use, with an emphasis on intensive clinical health supports available 24/7. This position will support the Complex Care Housing sites within the community.
Learn more about the Interior Health MHSU Complex Care Housing here.
**What will you work on?**
The Aboriginal Peer Support Worker (APSW) uses their own lived experience with mental health and/or substance use, wellness planning, and knowledge of healthcare services to assist Aboriginal individuals requesting cultural supports as part of their care. The APSW identifies themselves as a Peer and works in partnership with the person and the MHSU team to provide and inform holistic, culturally relevant, wellness-focused care. The APSW has autonomy to determine aspects of the care plan with the individual and works in collaboration with the MHSU team and community partners so that the person’s self-identified goals for wellness are supported and consistent with the values of self-determination, choice and harm reduction.
The APSW supports individuals to connect with resources and explore various forms of skill building, incorporating Aboriginal ways of being and knowing to improve relationships with self, family and community. The APSW demonstrates how lived experience can strengthen and guide the individual throughout their wellness journey. Where requested by the person, the APSW directly provides, or provides access to cultural practices and traditional medicine. The role collaborates with Elders, Traditional Healers and Knowledge Keepers to share language, history, ceremony and protocols as well as stories of resiliency and celebration.
Shift types are from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.
**How will you create an impact?**
Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.
We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package and generous vacation entitlement after your first year of employment.
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
Experience, Education and Training:
Experience participating in and/or coordinating cultural activities that honor Aboriginal values, beliefs, knowledge and teachings including working under guidance of Aboriginal Elders, Traditional Healers and/or Knowledge Keepers.
Two years of lived experience in recovery from substance use and/or mental illness (as determined by the assigned program area).
Diploma in a Social Services program and successful completion of recognized Peer Support Training program plus two (2) years recent related experience in a peer support role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Appropriate valid BC driver’s license.
**Please upload required certificate and DL.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding that language, cultural beliefs and practices differ widely between First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities; aware of the unique and diverse qualities of Aboriginal Peoples accessing services.
- Knowledge and understanding of the historical and present day impacts of colonial trauma, and how this is reflected in the healthcare system.
- Knowledge of two-eyed seeing, wise practices, strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal health and wellness practices, including cultural continuity and holistic vision of wellness.
- Knowledge of harm reduction strategies, including Indigenous Harm Reduction Principles and Practices.
- Knowledge of substance use services and programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful and reciprocal relationships.
- Ability to provide a safe environment to encourage open and honest self-discovery for individuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, analyze and problem solve.
- Ability to encourage positive change and independence.
- Skills in restorative approaches, conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
- Displays a strong, dedicated and consistent focus on anti-racism, cultural safety and cultural humility; advocates for same.
- Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment (including necessary computer programs).
