Peer Environmental Services Worker, Ich

**Position**:Peer Environmental Service Worker** Competition Number**:2024-129
**Hours of Work**:37.50 hours per week

Days, Evenings, Occasional Weekends***
**Reports to**: Program Manager,

ICH***
**Vacancies**:1.7 FTE** Hourly Rate**:Pay Band 3

$ 23.74 - $ 26.22
**Job Status**:Temporary Full-time

(6 month)***
**Union/Non-Union**:OPSEU/SEFPO Local 489***

**Location**:Kingston***

**Job Summary**:
The Integrated Care Hub (ICH) Peer Engagement Support Worker as a member of an interprofessional and integrated
service team. This position provides services to individuals 18 years of age and older who use substances and/or have a
serious mental illness and access services at the Integrated Care Hub.

This incumbent performs custodial duties, minor maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties to ensure that the Agency’s
Integrated Care Hub property is maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner. The Peer Environmental Service worker
will provide side by side intervention, coaching and encouragement to Assist unhoused individuals in gradually building
independence in maintaining a clean and safe living environment. Working collaboratively with individuals, team
members, and community stakeholders, the incumbent will lead by championing the sanitation of the community and
work alongside individuals, building knowledge, skills, and confidence for household management skills and hygiene in
their living space. All services are provided in accordance with the mission and established protocols of the Agency and
the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.

**NOTE**:These new positions are the result of a structural change within the ICH program, a job description for this new
position is attached for reference. As such, external applicants from those currently employed with Trellis
HIV/Community Care in the role of ICH Harm Reduction Worker or Facility Support Worker will be considered qualified
for the purposes of this posting. Further, those applicants who are currently employed with Trellis HIV/Community
Care at the Integrated Care Hub will be considered after internal qualified applicants from the bargaining unit but prior
to all other external applicants.

**Minimum Qualifications: -**
Completion of OSSD
- Certificate or diploma in environmental services preferred
- Two years of relevant environmental services experience required
- Paid or volunteer experience working with individuals who live with a serious mental illness, dual diagnosis or

concurrent disorder, preferably in a community setting
- Ability to utilize own personal, practical experience, self-knowledge and first-hand insight to benefit clients and team

members
- Certification in First Aid and CPR
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention training
- WHMIS training
- French Language proficiency considered an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -**
Demonstrated knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products, and equipment

chemicals and products
- Ability to utilize own personal, practical experience, self-knowledge and first-hand insight to benefit clients and team

members
- Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of clients
- Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and other relevant legislation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish rapport with persons living with a serious mental

illness
- Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Basic proficiency in computer skills including the use of MS Office
- Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of

$2,000,000 vehicle insurance. Incumbent may be required to transport clients.
- Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to hire.
- contribute to the diversity of our community and enhance our ability to provide quality services to our clients.- We are committed to accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the _
- recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources to discuss your individual accessibility needs._**_
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- Please submit a resume and cover letter as one document only quoting_**_ Competition Number 2024-129 _