peer support worker
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September 18, 2024
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Compass / Boussole / Akii-Izhinoogan
Job details
_Based in Sudbury, Ontario, Compass is the Lead Agency for child & youth mental health services for the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. Compass has a culture of caring, learning, and purpose where employees feel supported, where new ideas and innovation are welcomed, and where massive, intergenerational impact is made in the lives of children, youth, families, and communities at large. Culture, leadership, and development really matter at Compass. We're proud of bringing our culture to life through regular staff engagement, prioritizing employee wellness, and embodying the trauma-informed culture framework Sanctuary (www.thesanctuaryinstitute.org/about-us/the-sanctuary-model). The senior leadership team also engages its management team and key staff influencers in monthly leadership development related to the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework (www.leadscanada.net)._
_Sudbury is a medium-sized city known for its serenity and an astonishing amount of nearby lakes, hiking trails, and outdoor activities, while still enjoying a significant variety of the amenities large cities offer, including various restaurants, entertainment, and cultural diversity._
_Compass is a non-profit agency. At Compass, we are a culture of caring, learning and purpose. We believe in investing in our people and providing our employees with many opportunities for growth, development and learning. We are working together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community. Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners._
Reporting to the Hub Care Coordinator this position will provide support, allyship and encouragement to youth accessing the drop-in hub services.
*DUTIES:*
* Create and maintain a developmentally appropriate, non-judgemental, non-stigmatizing, safe and welcoming Youth Wellness Hub (YWH) atmosphere
* Contribute to the environment by creating and being involved in recreational activities within the YWH or community
* Encourage participation in YWH related events and activities
* Welcome youth to the YWH, engage with youth and answer service-related questions as needed
* Provide group and individual support services targeting life and social skill development by drawing on lived experience
* Establish a supportive relationship with clients
* Support the use of standardized measures to support measurement based care and collect information to support service determination
* Support youth and family participation at the YWH
* Support navigation of the mental health and addictions system including proactively linking youth to external service providers
* Support co-creation of YWH activities with clients and Youth Advisory Committee
* Support outreach activities
* Provide technology based and in-person services
* Work from a harm reduction and youth-centred approach
* Perform data entry into My Wellness Passport
* Maintain awareness and knowledge of partner services and access pathways
* Support YWH projects including the development and maintenance of the service delivery structure
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
* Successful completion of a Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Health Service Navigation or equivalent level program or work experience
* Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate will be required
* Certified in CPI, safeTALK and Food handlers is preferred
* Ability to deal with the public and peers in a respectful, mature and cooperative manner
* Ability to work flexible hours and various work locations
* Strong ability to self-reflect and practice safe and effective use of self
* Ability to deliver programs and services to children, youth and families
* Ability to work with limited supervision
* Knowledge and appreciation of issues facing our diverse populations (i.e. Anishinabek cultures, Francophone, Immigrant/Refugee, LGB
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LocationGreater Sudbury, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$22.33 to $26.13HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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