Peer support Specialist

H.O.P.E (Helping Ourselves through Peer Support & Employment) is a non-profit CSI and we are now hiring for our Weekend drop-in program. (Brantford, ON)

Approximately 3.5 -7+ hours per month (Saturdays/Sundays)

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To use your mental health lived experience to offer hope of recovery for consumers of mental health services in Brant county, and to provide support and linkages that help to improve their quality of life and ability to cope with daily stressors

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- to provide support and encouragement to consumers at our weekend drop-in program

- to inform consumers about community and natural supports and how to use these in the recovery process

- to use and teach problem solving techniques with individual

-to serve as a consumer advocate

-to teach consumers how to identify and combat negative self-talk

-to support the choices that consumers make and assist them in overcoming related anxiety

-to teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience

-to model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies

-to assist consumers to develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy and stigma-busting.

-to assist in sustaining mutual support groups

-to document contacts and statistics

-to maintain the confidentiality of personal information

-setup and clean up of our drop-in facility

-facilitate weekly social/recreational activities for participants

Other Related Duties

-to attend H.O.P.E. Staff meetings

-to undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

-occasionally shop for program supplies

-complete any necessary training

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current or former consumer of mental health services & willing to self-identify and share personal experience of recovery is a must

- Specific training in Peer Support preferred, but not necessary for the right candidate

-high school diploma or equivalent. SSW or equivalent preferred.

- ability to role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills

-ability to actively listen non-judgmentally

-ability to assess and manage risk safely and effectively

-current first aid or CPR training

-a commitment to working within principles of recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation

-knowledge of community resources and systems in Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk

- willingness to work Saturdays/Sundays

-Safe Talk, ASIST and Mental Health First Aid Training would be an asset.

Please send resume and cover letter to: mail@hopebrant.ca

*Only those being considered will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $23.14 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have lived experience with mental health disorders?
• Are you aware that this is a casual WEEKEND (Saturday and/or Sunday) position?

Work Location: In person