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Peer Support Specialist

2 months ago


Fort St James, Canada Tl'azt'en Nation Full time

Job Summary:

The Tl'azt'en Nation is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our team. As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals struggling with addiction and recovery by providing safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental emotional support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support for members who are struggling with addiction and recovery by ensuring they have access to medically prescribed treatments such as OAT.
  • Pick up supplies or bring clients to the clinic to meet with medical practitioners both in community and Fort St. James.
  • Participate in a weekly case management report to the Nursing and Mental Health departments to ensure informed decision-making around client care.
  • Contact the appropriate person when an emerging medical issue is identified.
  • Consistently check in on clients to provide support and assess their emotional and physical well-being.
  • Take detailed notes for Health Centre staff.
  • Other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Maintain confidentiality and live a clean and healthy lifestyle.
  • Have a comfortable and confident demeanor and be comfortable interacting with people living with addictions.
  • Experience working with people in addictions is an asset.
  • Be computer literate and proficient with MS Word and email.
  • Be able to provide a clear vulnerable sector criminal record check.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Indigenous applicants who reside in Tl'azt'en Nation.
  • Excellent grasp of the language and culture of the Nation.
  • Class 5 driver's license and clean driver's abstract.

What We Offer:

A rewarding career with the Tl'azt'en Nation, working with a dedicated team to support individuals in their recovery journey.