Peer Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Kenora, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association Full time

**Why join CMHA Kenora?**
We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Learning & professional development opportunities

**Deadline to apply**: May 2nd, 2024

**Peer Support Worker - Evenings**
**Kenora Emergency Shelter**

**Employer**: CMHA Kenora Branch
**Job Title**: Peer Support Worker
**Work Location**: Kenora Emergency Shelter
**Employment Status**: Part-Time, 23-month contract

**Overview**:
The Peer Support Worker for the Kenora Emergency Shelter is responsible for connecting and engaging people who access the overnight emergency shelter. This position requires a person with a lived experience perspective and awareness of the needs of the patrons of the Kenora Emergency Shelter. The Peer Support Worker provides nonclinical services, information and referral, emotional support, goal setting and attainment, advocacy, role modeling and interpersonal skills with a focus on empowering patrons to make choices related to their life based on self-determination during the intake hours of the Kenora Emergency Shelter from 8:00 p.m.12:00 a.m. Monday to Friday. The Peer Support Worker will be under the direct supervision of the Clinical Service Hub Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch and will assist the Clinical Service Hub in follow-up that is required for patrons such as paperwork, relaying of appointments and notification of what is externally
available to patrons for assistance with the ultimate goal of patrons staying at the Kenora Emergency Shelter to be as short as possible and moving people from needing shelter to being permanently housed. The Peer Support Worker will also assist as a liaison for paramedics and other emergency services during their shift to relay clinical information within the Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch’s clinical management system (EMHWare) that would assist with navigating supports for the patrons to divert from the emergency department where appropriate as well as service restrictions to the Kenora Emergency Shelter. The Peer Support Worker is expected to work as a member of a team and is expected to participate in regular peer and team supervision when required, by the Clinical Service Hub Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian, Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch.

**Qualifications**:

- Knowledge of issues related to poverty and homelessness
- Networking skills and outreach skills
- Ability to assess dynamic risk
- Highly developed communication skills
- Assessment, case management, advocacy, counselling, and recording skills
- Understanding and applied knowledge of Recovery Model, Brief Therapy, Strengths Perspective, Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Housing First
- Activities of daily living, problem solving skills and ability to teach and model these skills for clients
- Cultural Competence for Diverse populations
- Ability to work independently
- Professionalism in the performance of duties
- Cultural Competence
- Understands Trauma-Informed approaches
- Computer literacy
- Ability to articulate and represent the perspective of lived experience and patron rights
- Knowledge of issues related to poverty and homelessness
- Applied knowledge of the Recovery Model and Philosophy - Peer support workers are uniquely positioned to support individuals in the process of recovery; supporting wellness and assuming individuals with mental illness have much to offer
- Training in Peer Support Work (Ex. Core Skills SHH/TEACH, Core Essentials OPDI, training by Centre for Excellence in Peer Support)
- Effective strategies to deal with stress
- Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties
- Working knowledge of community resources and agencies
- Minimum of 1 year volunteer experience in an official peer support role
- Ability to work independently and advocate on behalf of patrons
- Networking skills and outreach skills
- Cultural Competence for Diverse populations
- Professionalism in the performance of duties
- Understands Trauma-Informed approaches
- Ability to work across cultural barriers
- Computer literacy and recording skills
- Ability to adequately access public transportation
- Valid Driver’s License
- Criminal Records Check
- Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain same

**Duties**:

- Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel and organizational records and information
- Develop professional and supportive relationships with people accessing the overnight Kenora Emergency Shelter
- Share common experiences with patrons and self-awareness
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