Peer Support Specialist Job at Lakeridge Health
OPSEU
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
DURHAM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
FULL TIME
SCHEDULE: 8 hour Days/Evenings shifts (subject to change)
SALARY: $28.79 -$29.98 per hour
OPSEU - 2300000499
Duties and Responsibilites:
Will be required to work primarily in the Emergency Department in a high-paced and demanding environment to support client centred care to individuals waiting for triage, assessment, and disposition. Will be required to work Monday - Friday, with weekend and evening work possible.
Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
DURHAM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
FULL TIME
SCHEDULE: 8 hour Days/Evenings shifts (subject to change)
SALARY: $28.79 -$29.98 per hour
OPSEU - 2300000499
Duties and Responsibilites:
Will be required to work primarily in the Emergency Department in a high-paced and demanding environment to support client centred care to individuals waiting for triage, assessment, and disposition. Will be required to work Monday - Friday, with weekend and evening work possible.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree from an accredited College or University in the Human Services field.
- Minimum three years directly related working experience with emergency department/psychiatry department.
- Other combinations of academic training and experience will be considered (i.e. WRAP certification).
- This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's licence and use of a vehicle to transport clients. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof a valid driver's licence and 1 million dollar liability coverage upon hire;
- Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 12 months;
- Must have "Lived Experience" of a mental illness, which includes being a recipient of mental health services.
- Minimum 3 years working with various stakeholders to influence and develop policy and programming for client centred care.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance use disorder, social determinants of health, and trauma.
- Extensive knowledge of the major mental illnesses, an understanding of Mental Health Act, PHIPA, and the principles of client centred service delivery and trauma-informed care.
- Knowledge of the principles of life skills training, focused problem solving and intervention strategies.
- Provide one-to-one support to individuals in the Emergency Department while waiting for triage, assessment, admission/discharge disposition, modeling a positive attitude, utilizing affirmation and encouragement while integrating recovery concepts and client empowerment.
- Provide education through one-to-one and group facilitation on a variety of issues relevant to the client group.
- Provide life skills training, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
- Demonstrated reliability (attendance and punctuality), communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team member.
- Must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with clients, staff, families, and the public while being open, friendly, approachable, accepting and understanding.
- High-energy, strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Must possess well developed communication, organizational and coordination skills.
- Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques.
- Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.
Conditions of Employment:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.
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