Peer Support Worker

Lookout Housing and Health Society • Surrey, BC

5d • CA$28 - CA$30 • Onsite

About The Position

We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. The Peer Support Worker – Intensive Case Management Team, reports to the Health Programs Manager, or designate. The position works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Peer Support Worker provides services for individuals with substance use, concurrent disorders and/or mental health issues and complex challenges related to health, homelessness and poverty. The Peer Support Worker has lived experience, similar to ICMT clients being served, and acts as a resource to the team, and assists individuals as identified in the care plan. The Peer Support Worker may interact with the public, other service agencies and professionals involved in the support of the individual. This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Requirements

• Lived experience similar to ICMT individuals being served and a willingness to identify as a peer.
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience working with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation, with an awareness of current mental health issues and the Surrey area.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities
• Must work well under stress, which may result from exposure to difficult behaviors
• Ability to have a kind manner with people, be a good communicator and work well as a team member.
• Good listening ability, non-judgmental, patient, and non-controlling.
• Must be creative, quick thinking, with good problem solving abilities.
• Current OFA 1 First Aid required
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Training in Peer Support or Human Services Field, such as a certificate in Substance Use would be consider an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for those individuals registered to the ICMT, as identified in their individual care plan.
• Provides a peer perspective of lived experience to the participants of ICMT and community groups.
• Attends community drop-ins, as a way of developing relationships with potential and current participants of ICMT.
• Provides support in psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction and other related services
• Welcomes new participants to Lookout, informing of services and making connections by providing peer support.
• Participates as a team member with other staff to ensure a safe and caring environment by performing duties such as responding to emergencies and supporting others through methods such as sharing knowledge and information.
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

What This Job Offers

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