peer support worker

Government of Canada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Kingston, Canada is seeking a qualified individual for a role focused on community and rehabilitation services. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing clients, planning and implementing rehabilitation programs, and providing crisis intervention. Required qualifications include a college diploma and various certification in crisis intervention. Benefits include a pension plan and paid volunteering days.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Night shift premium

Pension plan

Wellness program

Paid time off (volunteering days)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant field is required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Criminal record check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case histories and reports.
• Plan and implement rehabilitation programs for offenders.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Coordinate with other social service agencies.

Skills

Substance abuse counselling

Mental health services knowledge

Client assessment

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Substance abuse/addiction counselling
• Mental and social health services and allied professions, other

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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

Responsibilities 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Benefits 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