Community Support Counselor

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Full time
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Community Support Counselor - Peer Specialist

Position Details

Posting #: 25998
Department: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) - Hamilton 1 Employee Type: Regular, Full Time If Temporary, Number of Weeks: Union: OPSEU Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Weekends
Time of Day: Days, Afternoons, Evenings
Shift: Rotating, 7.5 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Hamilton Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date:  26/09/23
Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Support Counselor - Peer Specialist participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation support, skills teaching and clinical management in clients’ environment of choice for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The Community Suppport Counselor - Peer Specialist also provides education, support, and consultation to families along with crisis intervention support. The Peer Specialist will report to the Manager of Hamilton ACTT 1.

The Community Support Counselor - Peer Specialist acts as a role model, promoting hope and empowerment in clients’ recovery and enhances team engagement with clients. Individuals who have had significant personal experience with a serious and persistent mental illness and as a consumer of mental health services are strongly encouraged to apply.


QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Post secondary education - Certificate in Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), or related field or equivalent human services experience
• Minimum 3 years front line care taking experience in the community to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Significant lived personal experience with the Mental Health system
• Familiarity with Mental Health Legislation and Reform and consumer/survivor issues
• Excellent knowledge and specializing in consumer/provider perspectives in case management and sound knowledge of principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Excellent assessment, crisis intervention, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to function effectively in a team
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work assignments
• Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development
• Sound knowledge and understanding of systems issues, legislation, Mental Health Reform and patient entitlements for the seriously mentally ill
• Good family counseling skills and experience with dysfunctional family systems
• Basic understanding of psychotropic medications
• Knowledge of housing, social, financial, vocational and other community resources
• Good working knowledge of the ACT Model is essential
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
• Valid driver’s licence, adequate insurance and access to a car
• Sound knowledge of serious and persistent major mental illness symptoms and impact on functioning
• Good attendance and work record are essential

HOURS OF WORK:
Rotating shifts Monday to Sunday; Days, Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends 

PLEASE NOTE:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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