Peer Support Worker, Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT)
Fraser Health
Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.92 – $29.60 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Peer Support Worker, Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT) – Mental Health to join our team in Surrey, B.C.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: Lived experience of mental illness. Grade 12 Completion of recognized peer support worker training program and a Food Safe Certificate.
- Experience: At least one (1) year recent related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services.
- Additional Requirements: Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to personal vehicle for business purposes.
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Detailed Overview:
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) shares their own consumer knowledge and lived experience of mental illness/substance use to assist Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clients to live successfully in the community. The PSW collaborates with the client and the ACT team to meet individual needs and situational requirements. The PSW provides clients with information from a lived experience perspective in order to assist clients in effectively obtaining service from other ACT team staff, external service providers and community resources. They provide a variety of supports to assist clients living with mental illness/substance use such as emotional and social supports, life skills assistance, information, resources, and demonstrations.
The PSW works in collaboration with the ACT team so that the client’s self identified goals for recovery and community integration are supported by appropriate services and practices, are consistent with the values of self-determination /choice and harm reduction. Services are provided in any environment including: the streets, shelters, hospitals, apartments, office.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Lived experience of mental illness.
Grade 12 Completion of recognized peer support worker training program.
One year recent related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services.
Food Safe Certificate.
Current valid Class Five BC Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to engage clients.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
- Knowledge of available programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to analyze and problem solve.
- Ability to model, instruct and teach life skills.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to establish/maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the public and other agencies.
- Ability to promote positive change and independence.
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
- Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Job ID: 45274055669
Fraser Health