Peer Mental Health Crisis Support Worker- Barrett Centre

Good Shepherd Centres • Hamilton, ON

7d • CA$26 - CA$31 • Hybrid

About The Position

Good Shepherd is seeking to fill a position with varying schedules for our growing needs. If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you, and we want to hear from you. We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada and recent graduates to also apply. At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive equal and authentic workplace. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Barrett Centre. At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families.

Requirements

• Have experience/lived experience of the mental health and/or addictions system
• Must have understanding of the Recovery Model, and ability to relate to persons in crisis
• Willing to share your own recovery experience and success
• Possess motivational skills and an ability to motivate others
• Be able to use electronic documentation systems
• Knowledge of and experience working with community-based agencies and services
• Must have ability to empathize and find strategies to work with persons with a wide range of psychiatric symptoms and issues
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Computer literacy including Word, Excel
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with training in Peer Support, however post-secondary training in social services will be an asset
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide individual face-to-face, telephone crisis and group support to clients, as required
• Facilitate peer groups/workshops in coping techniques and skill development
• Assist clients in constructive and therapeutic activities during their stay
• Assist clients with symptom management, self-care and positive coping techniques
• Provide information about self-help programs and consumer initiatives in the community
• Provide messages of hope and encouragement to clients, within the limits of appropriate boundaries
• Make suggestions about resources (books, workbooks, tapes, videos) that may have therapeutic value for clients
• Commit to the use of the Recovery and Harm Reduction Models
• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

Benefits

• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed