Peer Support Worker - Withdrawal Management - Jobs in Brandon, MB

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Job PostingPosition ProfilePosition Title: Peer Support WorkerPosition Location: Brandon, ManitobaPositions Available: OneHours of Work: 1.0 EFT, 35 hours per week, consisting of days, evenings, weekends, and holidaysPosting: Internal/ExternalClosing Date: January 9th, 2023Application Requirements:

• A resume of recent work history
• A cover letter that shows your connection to, or experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

VISION: Mental Wellness for AllMISSION: To provide quality mental health education and value-based peer support for Manitobans and their families dealing with mental health challenges.VALUES: AuthenticityIntegrityRespectSupportHolisticPosition SummaryIndividual Peer Support Workers have gone through a personal journey of recovery/wellness including challenges with addictions, and have obtained peer support-related training (training provided) to assist others with mental health challenges/addictions to identify and achieve life goals as part of their recovery. An individual Peer Support Worker:

• Uses strengths-based and recovery-oriented approaches with individuals and groups to help combat stigma, promote self-determination, and instill hope.
• Provides non-clinical support to the person and as such is intended to be a comfort to the person, a resource to individualized community supports and a source of practical recovery/wellness information.
• Draws from lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges to provide peer support to those requesting service through Peer Connections Manitoba.

The Individual Peer Support Worker will work as a member of a diverse inter-professional team to facilitate and support individuals in their recovery/wellness process. Drawing from lived experience, the Individual Peer Support Worker will assist peers who are engaged with the PSR program.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively to support the implementation of recovery/wellness principles in all environments.
• Following protocols, establish contact with person and orient them to the Individual Peer Support Worker role, including an understanding of the non-clinical role and voluntary nature of peer support.
• Be available to the individual through their program (in person or virtually) and be willing to share their story as appropriate.
• Provide support in a manner consistent with recovery philosophy, which emphasizes peer and natural support, and the de-escalation of distress.
• When requested by the individual, attend clinical assessment; this may include: Psychiatry assessment, case conferences.
• Provide information about and encourage access to the full range of crisis supports.
• Provide information on individual advocacy, self-help, recovery/wellness, crisis planning and prevention, and empowerment tools as requested by the person.
• Provide information links regarding resources in the community.
• Collaborate with individuals, promote self-advocacy, and support individuals to advocate for themselves.
• Advocate with the individuals as requested.
• Document as per guidelines using strength-based, recovery supporting language.
• Assist the individual with system navigation by providing practical recovery information including individualized community contacts and community peer support.
• Provide education about recovery/wellness and peer support to staff, residents, and students.
• Provide peer support services reflective of the diverse needs of the individual.
• Provide individuals with other well-being supports (food, water, coffee, blankets, activities book, music, writing materials etc.)
• Facilitate groups as required.
• Record required statistics.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Meet with supervisor as required.
• Attend the Community of Practice, online or in person.
• Other duties as assigned.

To Apply: Please forward your cover letter and resume to Adam Milne, Peer Support Manager, by email: a.milne @peersconnectionsmb.ca. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Wage: $23.00/hourJob Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: From $23.00 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:This position serves in a Prairie Mountain Health facility, and will follow all protocols put in place by PMH.Work Location: One locationApplication deadline: 2023-01-09Expected start date: 2023-02-13Quick Apply

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