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Article Flag: Mandatory Vaccination Please Note:
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
Qualifications / Skills and Education: Education
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the root and past, present and ongoing harms of colonialism experienced by Indigenous Peoples, and the social, historical, jurisdictional, and lived experience of the cultural context.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders, treatment modalities and community resources
- Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities.
- Knowledge of Indigenous harm reduction principles and practices.
- Knowledge of the principles of cultural safety and humility.
- Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare system and Peer-driven initiatives and interventions, including Indigenized harm reduction initiatives and interventions.
- Ability to reflect on the way their lived or living experiences influence, as it is relevant, to their work.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to be solutions-focused, crisis intervention skills, deescalate and resolve conflict.
- Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to establish/maintain effective working relationships and boundaries with coworkers.
- To work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.
- Ability to practice and respond with humility.
- Ability to problem-solve from a trauma informed, person centered approach.
- Ability to manage time effectively based on workload.
- Ability to operate related equipment, including hardware and software systems, or a willingness to learn these new skills with support from the employer.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities: Provides day to day Peer support and advocacy from knowledge and lived/living experience to patients and families across acute and primary care services, and will liaise with existing Peers and/or Volunteers already working across PHC sites (e.g., acute care, residential services, mental health) and outpatient clinics (i.e., John Ruedy Clinic and the Rapid Access Addiction Clinic) at Providence Health Care.
Works as an embedded team member in the Addiction Medicine Consult Team and supports patient referrals to the Indigenous Wellness Liaisons, as well as helps facilitate patient and family access to harm reduction services, the St Paul’s Overdose Prevention Site, traditional cultural practices, All Nations Sacred Space, and as required, access to other community health programs, cultural supports, and harm reduction services.
Acts as a resource for both patients and health care providers by providing emotional support and advocacy, and supporting referrals to the Addiction Medicine Consult Team to ensure health provider relationships are trauma informed, person and family centered, and embedding principles of harm reduction, cultural safety and humility in the delivery of care services
Supports Peer initiatives at Providence Health Care by participating in working groups and meetings related to strategic planning, harm reduction, redevelopment and other organizational initiatives.
Attends regularly scheduled Urban Health & Substance Use department meetings and provides informal updates on the Peer Support Program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
