Indigenous Peer Support and Outreach Worker

5 months ago

Abbotsford, Canada LIFE Recovery Association Full time

**MINISTRY CONTEXT**:
LIFE Recovery Association (LIFE) is a registered charity and Christian ministry that exists to support women in recovery from addiction. We provide abstinence-based programs in 4 homes in the Clearbrook Corridor of Abbotsford, BC.

**JOB SUMMARY -PRIMARY FOCUS**:
The Indigenous Peer Support and Outreach Worker is a new role at LIFE Recovery, funded by a Reaching Home grant. The goal is to enhance supports to Indigenous residents by:
1. helping to create a culturally safe environment

2. offering resources and direction to residents and co-workers

**3. **connecting with local service providers and potential residents

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Identify knowledge gaps for the organization, staff and volunteers
- Identify culturally safe practices that would be complementary to the current program
- Provide LIFE with resources and information to enhance supports for women during pre and post admission and while in the program
- Create and facilitate a learning event for LIFE staff, volunteers, and residents
- Engage with local service providers including: Fraser Valley Metis Association, Stó:lō Service Agency, local bands, First Nations Health Authority and other similar agencies for resources for Indigenous women in addiction and recovery with a focus on relapse prevention
- Provide peer support to Indigenous women in the program
- Provide outreach services at LIFE’s thrift stores or those living unhoused near LIFE’s facilities
- Transport clients to appointments and offsite activities, as needed
- Support the general programming at LIFE with occasional Support Worker shift coverage (role description available on request)

**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**:

- Social Services Diploma with an emphasis on Indigenous studies
- Minimum of one (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Strong analytical skills and decision-making ability
- Demonstrated ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential material and situations
- Current Class 5 Drivers License (minimum)
- Current Naloxone, Food Safe and First Aid Certification
- Sobriety of at least TWO years (no abuse of alcohol, drugs, or other mood-altering substances)
- Understanding of the impact of residential schools is key
- Understanding of generational trauma is key
- Knowledge of alcohol & drug and mental health disorders is an asset
- counselling;
- crisis intervention and conflict resolution;
- psychosocial intervention for substance use disorders;
- trauma-informed practice”

**Hours of work: 40 hours weekly, days of work to be determined based on community engagement opportunities and program needs.**

**Evening and weekends may be required in a 24/7 operation.**

**This is a 12-week contract with compensation of $35.00 per hour.**

**There are no deductions or employee benefits with this contract. You will be responsible for any payments or deductions required by the Canada Revenue Agency for earned income.**

**Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants who meet the hiring qualifications and experience.**

**Depending on funding, ongoing permanent employment may be possible at the end of the contract.**

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

**Salary**: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Application question(s):

- What is your experience working in the field of drug and alcohol addiction?
- What is your experience in the field of mental health and substance use?
- Do you have experience as a paid or volunteer peer support worker?
- This position is for an Indigenous Peer Support and Outreach Worker. Please explain your experience and/or education with Indigenous Persons.

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- social service: 1 year (preferred)
- outreach: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Abbotsford, BC V2T 4C6 (required)

Work Location: In person

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