Bilingual Peer Support Navigator

3 weeks ago


North Bay, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association- North Bay and District Full time

**Competition Number 2022-20**

**Union/Non-Union**: OPSEU

**Position**: Peer Support Navigator - PSN

**Status**:Permanent Part Time

**Program**:Peer Support Services

**Initially assigned to**: North Bay Regional Heath Centre - Emergency Department

**Purpose**:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Peer Support Navigator is an individual with lived experience with mental health and/or addiction issues. They provide information and assistance to individuals as they enter and leave the hospital setting. The Peer Support Navigator will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing support to patients through a shared care model while advocating for the needs of individuals within the community.

**Education and training**:

- Proof of successful completion of High School Diploma or GED

**Requirements**:

- A negative Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- A valid class G driver’s license and proof of insurance
- Daily access to a reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate required
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training or willingness to obtain
- Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or willingness to obtain
- Able to lift at a minimum 20 lbs. from squatting to standing position
- Bilingualism (English/French) is required

**Experience**:

- 1-2 years of experience working with individuals living with complex needs including mental illness and addictions
- Lived experience with Mental Health, and experience working with individuals who have a serious mental illness
- Experience working in a community setting and working knowledge of community resources

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:

- Basic working knowledge of computer software
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team
- Knowledge of mental illness/addiction issues, the mental health/addictions system and other concepts related to the effects of serious mental illness/addictions
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to gender, race, sexual orientation, age, and multicultural issues
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in managing challenging behaviours
- Excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality as per PHIPA _(Personal Health Information Protection Act)_
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, and Health Care Consent Act

**Personal Suitability**:

- Commitment to continuous learning
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care
- Willing to work flexible hours; days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

**Shift**: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

**Salary**: $18.66- $21.08/hour

$33,961
- ..$38,365* (*based on full-time hours)
- **Thank you to all who applied.**_

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.66-$21.08 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 70 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-19



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