Csoa Peer Support Worker

Main Street Project; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Winnipeg is looking for a CSOA Peer Support Worker to support individuals experiencing substance use dependencies. The role involves providing essential resources, fostering relationships based on trauma-informed care, and advocating for clients within the program. Ideal candidates will have relevant personal experience and a commitment to client-centered care. This full-time position offers competitive wages and includes health benefits.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Sick and Family days

Shift Premiums

Qualifications

• First-hand understanding of issues related to mental health, substance use, and/or being unhoused.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, TRC Calls to Action, MMIWG Calls to Justice, and UNDRIP.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that relatives in the program's immediate needs are met through the provision of food and supplies.
• Develop relationships rooted in non-judgement and trauma-informed care.
• Assist in light food preparation and keeping relatives informed about available resources.
• Liaising with program management and medical staff regarding needs of relatives.

Skills

Relevant personal lived or living experience with homelessness and/or substance use

Ability to work with a client-centered care philosophy

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of the effects of poverty and the determinants to health

Job description

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CSOA PEER SUPPORT WORKER

Title : CSOA Peer Support Worker

Position Type : Casual

Reports To : Manager Harm Reduction

Department : Harm Reduction

Location : 75 Martha St / Community

Direct Reports : None

Wage : $20.48

Program Hours : 7 days a week (9 : 00AM - 1 : 00PM with the possibility of extension)

About the Company

Main Street Project (MSP) is a community health Centre with a mandate to address the social determinants of health which give rise to issues of addiction physical and mental health issues and homelessness. MSP uses housing-first and harm reduction principles in the provision of a safe respectful and accessible place for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the community. Since 1972 MSP has been providing a range of services to Winnipegs most marginalized residents including emergency shelter and nutrition services drug and alcohol withdrawal management services health advocacy and support case management services housing support services food bank services and a mobile community outreach program.

Are you seeking a career where you can be part of a dynamic diverse team and where the mission is centered around ensuring everyone has access to a safe environment that promotes dignity respect and self-determination Main Street Project is committed to developing impactful and meaningful solutions that drive positive changes in our community. The work you do here will have a lasting meaningful impact on those we serve.

At Main Street Project we believe that the best work happens when diverse minds come together. We believe in building and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity including embracing Truth & Reconciliation Decolonization and Anti-Oppression is embedded in our culture and drives the success of the organization. Our team is made up of talented individuals from various backgrounds and life experiences creating a rich tapestry of perspectives.

Job Summary

Main Street Project operates a Community Supported Opioid Access (CSOA) program 365 days a year (4 hours per day). The CSOA program offers prescribed opioids for those who experience substance use dependencies with opioid (specifically Dilaudid 8) along with wrap-around support. The program is rooted in harm reduction focusing on person-centered care built on relationships and provides additional wraparound supports from a dynamic team of peers (folks with lived or living experience) nursing staff a primary care doctor and case manager.

The CSOA Support Worker maintains the core values of MSP regarding harm reduction choice equity and diversity and encourages individuals in capacity building.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that relatives in the programs immediate needs are met through the provision of food first aid and harm reduction supplies and personal hygiene supplies / clothing

Develop relationships rooted in non-judgement and trauma-informed care

Assist in light food preparation and making coffee for drop-in hours

Keeping relatives informed about appropriate resources services and programs available

Support in medication counts accurate data collection

Assist relatives in completing scheduled surveys and questionnaires in a timely fashion

Notifying program relatives of any upcoming appointments

Support with general cleaning and maintenance through opening and closing procedures for drop in area

Liaising with program management case management and program medical staff to ensure good communication regarding needs of relatives

Qualifications

Relevant personal lived or living experience with homelessness and / or substance use

Ability to work with a client-centered care philosophy

Ability to apply Harm Reduction and Housing First philosophies in their day-to-day support of clients

Knowledge of the effects of poverty and the determinants to health

Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge in the addiction and mental health fields

Knowledge of Indigenous culture TRC Calls to Action MMIWG Calls to Justice and UNDRIP

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both oral and written

An understanding / experience in working with culturally diverse populations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills & Specifications

First-hand understanding of issues related to mental health substance use and / or being unhoused.

Familiarity with mental health and addiction services both internal and external to MSP.

Ability to work as part of a team and with other health care providers in clinical settings.

Good verbal and writtencommunication skills.

Ability to work with a client-centered care philosophy

Ability to apply Harm Reduction and Housing First philosophies in their day-to-day support of clients

Knowledge of the effects of poverty and the social determinant of health is essential

Knowledge of Indigenous Culture

Additional languages (Indigenous) are considered an asset

Experience working with Indigenous organization and / or communities an asset

Ability to maintain the required work schedule be on time keep work area neat be accountable for how time is used.

Ability to use sound judgement regarding confidentiality issues.

Ability to advocate for clients by bringing concerns about services to the Manager of Outreach Services.

Values & Competencies

Strong commitment to Main Street Projects Core Values :

Reducing Harm

Truth and Reconciliation

Anti-Oppression

Trauma-Informed

Key Competencies : Collaboration

Crisis Management

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Developing External Relationships

Main Street Project offers

Competitive wages within the nonprofit sector

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Sick and Family days

Shift Premiums

Employee Assistance Program

Main Street Project recognizes the importance of building a workforce that is reflective of the community it serves where culture language and perspectives drive a high standard of care and service. Therefore preference will be given to Indigenous people and those who reflect the people / population we serve.

Applicants are asked to self-declare in their cover letter along with describing how they meet the above qualifications.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1