Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Durham, Canada Lakeridge Health Full time

**OPSEU**

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

DURHAM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

FULL TIME

SALARY: $29.08 - $30.28 per hour

OPSEU - 2300001746

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing July 4, 2023 and closing at 11:59pm on July 11, 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities:
May be required to provide support in any DMHS program and in the community.

Qualifications:

- Diploma or degree from an accredited College or University in the Human Services field.
- Minimum three years directly related working experience.
- Other combinations of academic training and experience may be considered (i.e. WRAP certification).
- Must have "Lived Experience" of a mental illness which includes being a recipient of mental health services.
- Knowledge of mental health, addiction and sexual abuse issues.
- Basic knowledge of the major mental illnesses, an understanding of Mental Health Act, confidentiality, and the principles of client centred service delivery.
- Knowledge of the principles of life skills training, focused problem solving and intervention strategies.
- Provide one-to-one and group support to individuals, modeling a positive attitude, utilizing affirmation and encouragement while integrating recovery concepts and client empowerment.
- Provide education through one-to-one and group facilitation on a variety of issues relevant to the client group.
- Provide life skills training, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
- Demonstrated reliability (attendance and punctuality), communication skills and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and as a team member.
- Must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with clients, staff, families, and the public while being open, friendly, approachable, accepting and understanding.
- High-energy, strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Must possess well developed communication, organizational and coordination skills.
- Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques.
- Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;
Conditions of Employment:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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