peer support worker

AMHS-KFLA; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health agency in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a qualified candidate for a permanent position in social services. This role involves preparing reports, planning rehabilitation programs, and providing crisis intervention. Candidates must have relevant experience, certificates in First Aid and CPR, and the ability to work independently. Competitive financial benefits are included.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off

Wellness program

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in social services or mental health.
• Ability to conduct assessments and plan rehabilitation programs.
• Certificates in First Aid, CPR, and ASIST are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Plan and implement rehabilitation programs.
• Provide crisis intervention and mentoring.

Skills

Substance abuse / addiction counselling

Mental and social health services

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work terms and conditions

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 12 to 37.5 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
• Substance abuse / addiction counselling
• Mental and social health services and allied professions, other

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Services for the homeless

Work setting

• Community agency
• Shelter for the homeless

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives
• Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders
• Assess client\'s relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Offer mentoring

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program