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Mental Health & Addiction Peer Support Worker
John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Duff —Brampton, ON
- $47,248–$48,665 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer skills
- Social Work
- Communication skills
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Mental Health & Addiction Peer Support Worker

John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Duff
Brampton, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$47,248–$48,665 a year

Qualifications

Human Services
Computer skills
Social Work
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Position Summary:

The Mental Health and Addiction Peer Support Worker is responsible for providing provide peer support to people who have been released from jail; harm reduction education, overdose prevention information/tools, community accompaniment, connecting clients to community supports, informal counseling, follow-ups and advocacy. If appropriate and/or possible, may provide direct client services at the Maplehurst Correctional Institution to assist with release.

Specific Peer Support as it applies to this position: The candidate must be someone with lived experience of incarceration and/or substance use, and/or the mental health.

Job Accountabilities

Provide peer/case management support to a caseload of 15-20 clients.
Produce and maintain logs, files, records or statistical information through the use of sufficient written and computer skills.
Connect directly with people released from custody, their family members, and/or loved ones to provide immediate support, conduct brief needs assessments, advocacy and make referrals accordingly.
Attend Reintegration Services site and the immediate vicinity of the jail’s Release and Property doors to approach potential service users and their loved ones.
Attend community meetings and assist with data collection as needed.
Present information about the agency and its programs as a representative of John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin in public settings as directed.
Assist with research and evaluation endeavors as directed.
Actively participate in formal supervision sessions on a regular basis (i.e. every four weeks) and weekly bi-weekly team meetings as required.
Work closely and collaborate with Probation and Parole Officers, community partners, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
Accompany service users to referral destinations, medical appointments etc.
Ensure client confidentiality as per agency policy.
Ensure ongoing and open communication with colleagues and supervisor to afford the best outcomes for clients.

Working Conditions and Environment

Hybrid role of working in the community, office and from home.
Commute between Peel and Halton to meet with clients in the community.
Maintain workplace confidentiality and work within the policies and procedures as outlined, while respecting the mission, vision and principles of the agency
Conduct self with integrity and respect as it applies to the role as an employee of the agency
Maintain a current understanding of resources/services available in the community
Ability to comply with deadlines as directed by management
Demonstrate effective time management skills
Participate in relevant training opportunities in order to keep skills and outlook current/effective
Provide supervision to student placements and/or volunteers as requested by manager
Represent the agency at community events, public speaking engagements, etc. at the direction of management.

Qualifications:

Formal education in relevant degree/diploma programs in Social Services/Human Services field required.
Minimum of 2 years experience in the social service field required.
Personal lived experience in the areas of homelessness and/or corrections and/or substance use and/or mental health.
Knowledge of local community resources across the city of Peel-Halton-Dufferin, especially in the area housing/homelessness/mental health and addiction.
Must display a non-judgmental and anti-oppressive attitude.
Familiarity and ability to support harm reduction approaches for people who use substances.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work in a one-on-one context and within a team environment.
Strong personal/professional boundaries, crisis intervention, de-escalation and problem solving skills to intervene in conflict situations.
Valid drivers license and vehicle required.

Salary Range: $47,248 -$48,665

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