Peer Advocate

Northern Health

Terrace

On-site

CAD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Three weeks vacation

Relocation assistance

Employee referral program

Leadership development

Job summary

Northern Health in Terrace, BC, is seeking a Peer Advocate to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a dynamic environment within Specialized Community Services. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, and involves working with Indigenous communities and health promotion initiatives.

Candidates with lived experience, BC First Nations connections, and a valid BC driver's license are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance use services.
Experience in social services, supported housing/addictions/Public Health.
Two (2) years' recent, related experience working/volunteering with and/or mentoring peers in urban and/or rural, isolated, and remote communities (including Indigenous communities).
Experience working with peers in community and providing health promotion and harm reduction activities in the areas of substance use, or an equivalent combined education, training, and experience.
Experience working with BC First Nations organizations and communities
May require valid BC Driver's License as required by program.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

First Nations protocols

Harm reduction

Peer-driven initiatives

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Conflict resolution

Time management

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Creative thinking

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a Peer Advocate looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Community Services department.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 17:00

Qualfications

Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance use services.
Experience in social services, supported housing/addictions/Public Health.
Grade 12. Open to continuing education in related field.
Two (2) years' recent, related experience working/volunteering with and/or mentoring peers in urban and/or rural, isolated, and remote communities (including Indigenous communities).
Experience working with peers in community and providing health promotion and harm reduction activities in the areas of substance use, or an equivalent combined education, training, and experience.
Experience working with BC First Nations organizations and communities
May require valid BC Driver's License as required by program.

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of diverse Indigenous communities' social, historical, jurisdictional, and cultural context, and Indigenous views on approaches to health and wellness.
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols and ability to manage conflict in a respectful and culturally relevant and safe manner.
Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action into their work
Knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices.
Knowledge of peer-driven initiatives and interventions.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated facilitation, leadership, public speaking, circle sharing, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to reflect on the way their lived experiences influence their work.
Ability to maintain non-violent communication in work-related environments and correspondence
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to practice humility
Ability to manage time effectively based on workload.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with people and communities at large.
Ability to provide guidance and work direction.
Ability to solve problem.
Ability to prepare presentations, promotional materials, and business correspondence.
Ability to be creative and flexible, to work under the pressure of interruptions and change.
Ability to present information based on audience.

Where you will be working:

Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Three weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

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