Description
Flexibility in scheduling is required. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour paid meal break. The operational hours of this facility are 24/7.
Shifts: Varies, No Guaranteed Hours.
Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Peer Support Worker will work co-operatively with the Withdrawal Management Manager and/or Counsellors to provide one-on-one support in order to effectively meet the needs of the clients in the Centre.
Accountabilities:
- Role Specific Responsibilities
- Provide individualized support to clients aimed at maintaining and improving their social, interpersonal and life skills, one-on-one friendly interactions, and supportive listening.
- Facilitate daily activities with individual clients and accompany clients to scheduled functions within the Centre.
- Assist Counsellors in developing/suggesting appropriate strategies and interventions in response to client needs or concerns.
- Refer any client issues of a serious nature, or a client in crisis occurring while on shift.
- Give verbal or written reports as appropriate to the counsellor to be included in client files.
- As required and as applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to the Withdrawal Management Program Manager
- Health and Safety
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Work closely with security, identifying any safety and security needs.
- Responsible for the following, work in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations, use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, report workplace hazards, dangers, injuries or illness, work in a manner as required by the employer, and report workplace injuries or illness.
- Responsible to follow through on all safety and security procedures (including fire) as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
Normal hours of work – may vary as per operational requirements and responsibilities and includes a ½ hour paid meal break where applicable.
Normal location of work is at: 281 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2L4 and outreach locations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- Consumer/survivor of the addictions/mental health system (in active recovery for a minimum 3 years) is required.
- Peer Certification / Training is an asset.
- Post-secondary studies in psychosocial rehabilitation or social services is an asset.
- Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
- May require screening through the Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge of and experience working with community-based agencies and services.
- Computer skills specifically MS Office with an understanding of data collection and the Catalyst database.
- Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Demonstrated ability to deal with people with substance use disorders in a supportive, non-judgmental manner, on both a one-on-one basis and as part of a team,
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; and to deal with people in a pleasant, professional, and responsible manner.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and disciplined.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and coworkers of The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope.
Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the National Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter, three professional references and resume.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.
If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
Internal Applicants, please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
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