INDIGENOUS PEER SUPPORT WORKER

Timmins and District Hospital/L'Hôpital de Timmins et du district; Labrihe; Sur place; EUR 2 438 236 - 2 647 719; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Starting salary of $28.95/hour

Salary range up to $30.84/hour

Résumé du poste

Timmins and District Hospital/L'Hôpital de Timmins et du district is seeking an Indigenous Peer Support Worker to offer emotional and practical support to individuals facing mental health challenges. The role combines Indigenous and Western health approaches to foster trust and empowerment.

You will collaborate with patients, families, and service providers, advocating for optimal care and participating in community programming. A starting salary of $28.95/hour is offered, with enrollment options in the healthcare pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience providing peer support or mentorship.
• Strong connection to Indigenous cultures and communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsabilités

• Provide emotional, cultural, and practical support.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Advocate for policy and program changes.

Connaissances

Peer support experience

Indigenous community engagement

Crisis intervention skills

Effective communication

Cultural programming facilitation

Formation

Peer Support Worker Training

Certification in trauma-informed care

Outils

Windows programs

Meditech

Description du poste

The Indigenous Peer Support Worker provides emotional, cultural and practical support to individuals who are presenting to the emergency department with mental health, substance use or other challenges. Drawing on lived experience and Indigenous ways of knowing, the role fosters trust, empowerment and community connection, while supporting clients on their healing journey. The position blends traditional Indigenous approaches with Western mental health practices and works collaboratively with clients, families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports Addictions Medicine Consult Service in coordinating care for patients with co‑morbidity substance use disorders presenting to the Emergency Department or other areas as required.
• Coordinates patient care in consultation with the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Consults with all team members regarding concerns that affect departmental operation and works to resolve them.
• Responds to crisis situations and critical incidents ensuring adherence to TaDH policies, procedures and practices.
• Acts as a patient/family advocate and escalates concerns to Management as required.
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff, optimizing problem solving and identifying resources.
• Performs administrative duties such as report‑writing and completing incident and communication logs.
• Mobilizes colleagues to improve patient care.
• Advocates for policy and program changes to provide optimal care.
• Provides leadership in health promotion and educational material to patients and families.
• Identifies, diffuses and resolves potential conflict or complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of, or willingness to complete, Peer Support Worker Training or equivalent training.
• Experience providing peer support, mentorship or community‑based support (formal or informal) to individuals or families.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations or service providers.
• Experience participating in or facilitating circles, land‑based activities, cultural programming or community events (asset).
• Experience navigating health, housing, justice or social service systems.
• Experience working with people facing barriers such as mental health concerns, substance use, homelessness or systemic discrimination.
• Strong connection to Indigenous cultures, traditions and communities in Northeastern Ontario.
• Experience with data entry, Windows programs and Meditech.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPA requirements.
• Demonstrated familiarity or certification of recovery‑oriented approach and trauma‑informed care.
• Ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationships with consumers, maintain confidentiality and engage in reasonable self‑care strategies to reduce stress.
• Effective teamwork skills with interdisciplinary and physician teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds, orally and in writing.
• Patience, understanding and tact when dealing with patients, staff, families and visitors.
• Physical ability to lift and transfer incapacitated patients.
• Ability to perform satisfactorily under stress when confronted with critical or unexpected events.
• Ability to speak or understand Cree or Ojibway is considered a strong asset.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) certification considered an asset.

Preferred Training and Assets

• Trauma‑informed care.
• Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (e.g., ICS, San’yas, locally delivered programs).
• Mental health first aid, WRAP, ASIST.
• Harm reduction principles.
• Mental health and addictions certificates/courses.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary of $28.95/hour; $56,452.50/year.
• Range to $30.84/hour; $60,138.00/year.
• Option to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.