Peer Support Worker Ii

2 weeks ago

Kamloops, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

We have an exciting permanent full time opportunity for a Peer Support Worker to join the Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) team at the Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops, B.C.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

**What will you work on?**

The PSW has autonomy to determine aspects of the care plan with the client and works in collaboration with the MHSU team and relevant community partners so that the client’s self-identified goals for recovery and community integration are supported by appropriate services and practices, and are consistent with the values of self-determination, choice and harm reduction. Services are provided in a variety of environments dependent on the needs of the client.

Shift types are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

**How will you create an impact?**

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package and generous vacation entitlement after your first year of employment.

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Education, Training and Experience:
Two years of lived experience in recovery from either of: substance use, co-occurring substance use and mental illness, or mental illness (as determined by the assigned program area).

Diploma in a Social Services program and successful completion of a recognized Peer Support Training program plus two (2) years recent related experience in a peer support role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, peer support and employment experience.

Appropriate valid BC driver’s license.

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to engage clients.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
- Working knowledge of community, social, & health programs and resources
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to analyze and problem solve.
- Ability to model, instruct and teach life skills.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to establish/maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the public and other agencies.
- Ability to promote positive change and independence.
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
- Advocacy skills
- Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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