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Peer Support Worker

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Job Order #: 5801796

NOC: 4212
Employer Name:
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.
Wage/Salary Info:
$19.36/hour
Posted Date:
05-May-2021
Location:
NORTH BATTLEFORD
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Temporary:P-T
Length of Employment:
June 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022
Apply By:
28-May-2021
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.
Contact Name:
Jessica Gardipy
Contact Phone:
306 937 6700
Contact Fax:
306 937 6767
Contact Email:
Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca
Employer Website:
www.BRT6HC.ca


Description

As part of a multi-disciplinary team and reporting directly to the Wellness Supervisor - Addictions, the Peer Support Worker provides individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support to persons in the Matrix Outpatient Treatment Program.
The Peer Support Worker is a naturally occurring, mutually beneficial support process where people who share a common experience meet as equals, sharing strengths and hope.

Qualifications and Experience:

* Self-identify as an individual who has lived experience with addictions.
* Ability to adhere to confidentiality guidelines.
* Personal experience in recovery from addiction challenges and ability to draw upon wellness and recovery in providing intentional peer support.
* Ability to engage in participant interactions, which negotiate complex boundaries of self-disclosure
and appropriate working relationships.
* Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment-oriented philosophies and practices in work with participants.
* Knowledge and experience in providing trauma-informed peer support.
* Understanding of issues of mental health/addictions and homelessness
* May require spending long hours sitting and using office equipment (i.e., computers).
* Flexible hours are required, weekends and evenings. Occasional overtime will be required.
* Travel to BRT6HC communities on a regular basis. Valid Class 5 drivers license is required.
* Must provide a successful criminal record check with vulnerable sector.
* Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the health and social issues encountered by First Nation people and a willingness to learn about and accept First Nations cultures

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