Peer Support Advocate – Recovery & Empowerment

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London in London, Ontario, is seeking a Peer Support Associate to join the ACT multidisciplinary team in a full-time role.

The position leverages lived experience to support clients' recovery, symptom management, and self-determination within a recovery-focused approach. You will collaborate with the ACT team to promote client-centered planning, provide peer counseling, connect with community resources, and assist families with education and support, including crisis

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in a health-related or social services discipline.
• 2 years' experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• 1 year experience in a similar role in community mental health is an asset.
• Related mental health experience in a community or hospital setting.
• Training in Peer Support Work.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA.
• Knowledge of educational principles for adults.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills both verbal, written and presentation.
• Collaborative skills in working with diverse groups.
• Strong observation skills.
• Strong organizational ability, critical thinking and goal setting skills.
• Knowledge and experience applying the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation in recovery.
• Group leadership skills and experience.
• Awareness of signs and avenues of support for those at risk of suicide
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
• Ability to observe boundaries, refrain from dual relationships with clients, maintain confidentiality, and engage in reasonable self-care strategies designed to reduce stress by balancing work/life responsibilities
• Demonstrated knowledge skills and ability to apply the core values and principles of peer support practice including but not limited to hope and recovery, self-determination, empathetic and mutual relationships, dignity, respect, social inclusion, health and wellness and personal growth
• Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPA requirements
• Ability to travel extensively within the catchment area

Responsibilities

• Provide peer counseling and consultation to individual clients, families, and team staff.
• Act as a liaison with community resources.
• Carry out rehabilitation and support functions in alignment with the ACT model.
• Assist in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, as well as crisis recognition and intervention.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Observation skills

Boundaries & confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary diploma in a health-related or social services discipline

Bachelor's degree in a health-related or social services discipline

Job description

St. Joseph's Health Care London in London, Ontario, is seeking a Peer Support Associate to join the ACT multidisciplinary team in a full-time role.

The position leverages lived experience to support clients' recovery, symptom management, and self-determination within a recovery-focused approach. You will collaborate with the ACT team to promote client-centered planning, provide peer counseling, connect with community resources, and assist families with education and support, including crisis