Peer Mental Health Crisis Support Worker- Barrett Centre

Good Shepherd Centres; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education & Professional Development

Staff recognition programs

Self-care supports

Job summary

Good Shepherd Centres in Hamilton, Ontario seeks a compassionate support worker to provide crisis, face-to-face and group support to clients at the Barrett Centre. You will facilitate peer groups, assist with activities, and help clients manage symptoms while promoting self-care and recovery in a respectful, anti-racist environment.

Experience with mental health/addictions, strong interpersonal skills, and comfort with electronic documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or lived experience in mental health/addictions systems.
• Understanding of the Recovery Model and crisis contexts.
• Willing to share recovery experiences and successes.
• Motivational skills to encourage others.
• Ability to use electronic documentation systems.
• Knowledge of community-based agencies and services.
• Peer Support training is preferred; social services education is an asset.
• Empathy with diverse psychiatric symptoms and issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Computer literacy including Word and Excel.
• Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and company values.
• Second language is an asset.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face, telephone crisis and group support to clients as needed.
• Lead peer groups/workshops on coping techniques and skill development.
• Assist clients with activities during their stay.
• Support symptom management and self-care strategies for clients.
• Share information about self-help programs in the community.
• Provide messages of hope and encouragement within professional boundaries.
• Suggest resources (books, workbooks, tapes, videos) that aid therapy.
• Commit to Recovery and Harm Reduction models in practice.
• Adhere to Health and Safety programs and policies to minimize risk.

Skills

Crisis support

Peer groups

Motivation skills

Electronic documentation

Community agencies

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Word/Excel

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Hours– Saturday & Sunday + one day during the week (TBD)

Rate of Pay: $26.00- $30.74(Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions)

Reason For Posting: The posting is for an existing position

Good Shepherd is seeking to fill 1 position with varying schedules for our growing needs. If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping you community thrive, then this opportunity is for you, and we want to hear from you. We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada and recent graduates to also apply. At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive equal and authentic workplace.

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

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

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Have experience/lived experience of the mental health and/or addictions system
• Must have understanding of the Recovery Model, and ability to relate to persons in crisis
• Willing to share your own recovery experience and success
• Possess motivational skills and an ability to motivate others
• Be able to use electronic documentation systems
• Knowledge of and experience working with community-based agencies and services
• Preference will be given to candidates with training in Peer Support, however post-secondary training in social services will be an asset
• Must have ability to empathize and find strategies to work with persons with a wide range of psychiatric symptoms and issues
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Computer literacy including Word, Excel
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
• FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of 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 enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.