Peer Support and Outreach Workers

3 days ago

M'chigeeng, Canada M'Chigeeng First Nation Full time

Department: Health Services
Classification: Community Services Level 2 ($25.00 per hour)
Employment Status: Term Part-time

**This Indigenous Peer Leadership Program is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative approach to mental health & addiction services. The position will be a part of a team responsible for the development and delivery of a Peer Support & Outreach Program that is founded on a non-judgmental, strengths-based, & non-clinical model of service delivery. This Program is an opportunity to utilize your lived experience to support others in need.**

**The team continues to evolve, grow, and develop within the community. If you are open minded and eager to be a part of something new, this position is for you**

**Position Summary**:
Under the supervision of the Peer Support and Outreach Coordinator, the Indigenous Peer Leadership Program is an opportunity to work towards positive change within M’Chigeeng First Nation in supporting individuals who are in active usage. The position will be responsible for the delivery of a community led Indigenous Peer Leadership Program working with community members with lived and living experience with addictions. The intent of this position is to deliver services that provides outreach to individuals who may not be accessing other services within or outside of community. This position’s goal is to deliver a peer-support and outreach program that best fits the needs of the community.

**Essential Functions**:

- Ensures supervision and safety of members accessing services and complies with Peer Support and Outreach procedures.
- Hourly walks in the community (either by vehicle, bike, or walking).
- Engages in conversations with community members who are living with mental health and addiction challenges and offer on the spot peer support as needed.
- Attends and participates in required training and meetings
- Facilitates casual community events with the intent of relationship building.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent - Valid G License - Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
- Knowledge of traditions and culture
- Effective communication skills - Ability to establish and maintain connections with individuals accessing services
- Must be a mature individual, who is committed to making a positive change for the MFN
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimum supervision
- Must submit a Police VSS upon hire

**Conditions of Employment**:
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be 30-days current and must be an original

**Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale**: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, three reference contacts (2 employment and 1-character contacts) by August 30th 2024:
**CONFIDENTIAL: PEER SUPPORT AND OUTREACH WORKERS**
c/o Human Resources
M’Chigeeng First Nation Administration, P.O. Box 333
M’Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0

**_We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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