Peer Mental Health Crisis Support Worker- Barrett Centre

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at an established organization focused on enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. As a Peer Mental Health Crisis Support Worker, you will provide essential support through crisis intervention and peer-led workshops, helping clients navigate their recovery journey. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community but also fosters a positive and encouraging work environment. With ongoing professional development opportunities and a commitment to anti-racist practices, this is an exciting chance to contribute to transformative change.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Support for continuing education

Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff recognition programs

Self-care supports

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental health/addictions systems is essential.
• Ability to empathize and strategize with clients in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis support and facilitate peer groups/workshops.
• Assist clients with symptom management and coping techniques.

Skills

Experience in mental health/addictions system

Understanding of Recovery Model

Motivational skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution skills

Fluency in a second language

Education

Post-secondary training in social services

Training in Peer Support

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HOURS - Full-time 8-hour shift

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca. This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Barrett Centre.

How You Will Make An Impact

In a compassionate, hospitable, and non-judgmental manner, the Peer Mental Health Crisis Support Worker will:

1. Provide individual face-to-face, telephone crisis, and group support to clients, as required
2. Facilitate peer groups/workshops in coping techniques and skill development
3. Assist clients in constructive and therapeutic activities during their stay
4. Assist clients with symptom management, self-care, and positive coping techniques
5. Provide information about self-help programs and consumer initiatives in the community
6. Provide messages of hope and encouragement to clients, within the limits of appropriate boundaries
7. Make suggestions about resources (books, workbooks, tapes, videos) that may have therapeutic value for clients
8. Commit to the use of the Recovery and Harm Reduction Models
9. Participate in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act to minimize risks to clients, staff, and property

What You'll Bring To Our Team

1. Experience/lived experience of the mental health and/or addictions system
2. Understanding of the Recovery Model and ability to relate to persons in crisis
3. Willingness to share your own recovery experience and success
4. Motivational skills and ability to motivate others
5. Ability to use electronic documentation systems
6. Knowledge of and experience working with community-based agencies and services
7. Preference for candidates with training in Peer Support; post-secondary training in social services is an asset
8. Ability to empathize and strategize to work with persons with a wide range of psychiatric symptoms and issues
9. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
10. Computer literacy including Word and Excel
11. Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
12. Fluency in a second language is an asset
13. Understanding of workplace health and safety practices and legislation

What We Offer

1. Being part of a caring team that supports our local community
2. Support for continuing education and professional development
3. Staff recognition programs, self-care supports, and Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
4. A positive and encouraging atmosphere
5. Opportunity to make a difference and provide hope
6. Extended health benefits

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enriched by the diverse community we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for all candidates during the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877 if accommodations are needed.

Good Shepherd has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination verification policy. Further details on the policy and accommodations will be provided to interviewees.

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