Peer Support Specialist

6 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Centre for Excellence in HIVAIDS Full time
Job Summary

The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing support and guidance to individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, providing consistent and proactive engagement to support their recovery journey.
  • Supervise client consumption of iOAT and illicit substances, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
  • Assist in nurse-led response to overdoses, providing immediate support and care.
  • Collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team to develop and implement care plans that meet individual client needs.
  • Provide education and support to clients on their consumer rights and grievance procedures within the healthcare system.
  • Participate in events and activities relevant to client goals and community engagement, promoting social inclusion and connection.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support the recovery journey of clients.
  • Perform related work as assigned, including data entry and maintenance of client records.
Requirements
  • Diploma in community social services or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two years of recent, related work experience in mental health, addictions, homelessness, and/or social services, including one year of service planning experience.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Class 5 Driver's License preferred.
Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of primary healthcare and care provision by an interprofessional team.
  • Knowledge of principles of community integration for people living with mental illness and other barriers to healthcare.
  • Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness and problematic substance use.
  • Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities.
  • Basic knowledge of diagnoses, treatment, and support resources in the areas of mental illness, substance use, physical health, including HIV and Hepatitis C.
  • Basic knowledge of psychopharmacology and OAT.
  • Basic knowledge of counseling skills, including motivational interviewing principles.
  • Basic knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their role in client care.
  • Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to clients, including income assistance programs and housing policies.
  • Demonstrated understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically as related to people with experience of a mental illness, addiction, or homelessness.
  • Ability to be a role model to people recovering from a mental illness/substance use disorders by sharing common life and rehabilitation experiences and practical information.
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a downtown environment and be flexible and creative in providing services.
  • Ability to identify and work to increase client strengths, including the use of hope-inducing strategies and assisting the client in self-managing their illness and other aspects of their life.
  • Ability to outreach clients via public transit or walking on foot.
  • Ability to commit to service partnerships and build relationships by providing assistance and support.
  • Ability to effectively and safely resolve crisis situations.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Listening and information-seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problematic client actions and choices; problem-solving within a transdisciplinary setting.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a transdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to establish workload priorities, adjust to new or unexpected events, problem-solve, and deal effectively with conflict situations.
  • Ability to provide consultation and leadership to other Hope to Health team members.
  • Ability to operate office equipment, including computers.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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