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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