peer support worker
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October 18, 2024
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Kenora Chiefs Advisory
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*Peer Support Worker *
Are you looking for a career opportunity with a healthcare organization that not only positively impacts lives but also prioritizes client well-being and values its employees as essential contributors? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
*Examples of Support*
Ø Unique health services organization
Ø Supportive management team and collaborative work environment
Ø Family Culture
Ø Innovative environment
Ø Enriched job fulfilment and
Ø We offer a competitive compensation package, and exceptional opportunities for career growth
Ø HOOP pension plan with company contributions
*Position Description*
Reporting to the Youth Wellness Hub Manager, the Peer Support Worker will deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed frontline support to youth. This position emphasizes the expertise of individuals with lived experience and utilizes empowerment techniques to support youth on their journey of healing and wellness. The Peer Support Worker sees themselves as a peer to young people and will pull on their lived experience to relate to the challenges that youth face. As part of the Youth Wellness Team, the Peer Support Worker will lead youth engagement, ensuring that youth voice is embedded in all aspects of the YWH.
The Youth Wellness Hub offers timely access to a variety of integrated services, with an emphasis on mental health and substance use. The Youth Wellness Hub is supported by a network of organizational partners, as well as a Youth Advisory Council. The YWH aims to increase access by reducing barriers and co-creating its programs and services with youth.
*The Kenora Youth Wellness Hub is committed to hiring individuals who represent the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including applicants from all cultures, Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, applicants with diverse sexual and gender identities, applicants with disabilities, and applicants with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.*
Position Title: Peer Support Worker
Department: Health Promotion and Prevention
Term: Full time, Permanent
Salary: $50,000-55,000 Per Annum
Location: Youth Wellness Hub, 120 Main St., Kenora, Ontario
Reports to: Manager ? Youth Wellness Hub
*Summary of Duties*
Ø Welcome and orient youth to the YWH in an approachable, non-judgmental way
Ø Provide information, education and guidance to youth and families, supporting them to identify the most appropriate service(s)
Ø Support youth to engage in our intake process
Ø Facilitate individual and group programs and activities through the YWH drop-in program
Ø Support youth with needs including housing, employment, education, food security and cultural connections
Ø Provide crisis intervention, when necessary
Ø Ensure youth voice is embedded in the development and operations of the YWH
Ø Chair and support the work of the Youth Advisory Council
Ø Help in the facilitation of peer-led Initiatives such as peer support groups
Ø Manage YWH?s social media platforms and other communication channels
Ø Provide in-person and virtual service to clients
Ø Daily Hub maintenance including but not limited to, sanitization, organization, cleaning, etc
Ø Work as part of the Youth Wellness Team to reduce barriers and increase access to services
Ø Other duties as required
*Qualifications*
Ø Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues and willingness to share experiences is a requirement
Ø Excellent rapport and ability to work with youth
Ø College diploma or university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution preferred
Ø Experience facilitating activities and programs, including culturally-based programming is an asset
Ø Ability to respond to crisis and post-crisis situations
Ø Excellent skills in the following areas: team work, youth engagement, social media, computer, organization
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LocationKenora, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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