CSOA Peer Support Worker (0.4 Days, Permanent)

POSITION: CSOA Peer Support Worker

DEPARTMENT: Harm Reduction

REPORTS TO: Manager Harm Reduction

LOCATION: 609 Main Street/Community

FTE: 0.4 FTE Permanent

WAGE: $20.99 - $23.62

HOURS OF WORK: Open 7 days a week (9:00AM - 1:00PM with the possibility of extension)

About the Company

• Ensure that relatives in the programs immediate needs are met through the provision of food first aid and harm reduction supplies and personal hygiene supplies/clothing
• Develop relationships rooted in non-judgement and trauma-informed care
• Assist in light food preparation and making coffee for drop-in hours
• Keeping relatives informed about appropriate resources services and programs available
• Support in medication counts accurate data collection
• Assist relatives in completing scheduled surveys and questionnaires in a timely fashion
• Notifying program relatives of any upcoming appointments
• Support with general cleaning and maintenance through opening and closing procedures for drop in area
• Liaising with program management case management and program medical staff to ensure good communication regarding needs of relatives

• Relevant personal lived or living experience with homelessness and/or substance use
• Ability to work with a client-centered care philosophy
• Ability to apply Harm Reduction and Housing First philosophies in their day-to-day support of clients
• Knowledge of the effects of poverty and the determinants to health
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in the addiction and mental health fields
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture TRC Calls to Action MMIWG Calls to Justice and UNDRIP
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both oral and written
• An understanding/experience in working with culturally diverse populations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills & Specifications

• First-hand understanding of issues related to mental health substance use and/or being unhoused.
• Familiarity with mental health and addiction services both internal and external to MSP.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with other health care providers in clinical settings.
• Good verbal and writtencommunication skills.
• Ability to work with a client-centered care philosophy
• Ability to apply Harm Reduction and Housing First philosophies in their day-to-day support of clients
• Knowledge of the effects of poverty and the social determinant of health is essential
• Knowledge of Indigenous Culture
• Additional languages (Indigenous) are considered an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous organization and/or communities an asset
• Ability to maintain the required work schedule be on time keep work area neat be accountable for how time is used.
• Ability to use sound judgement regarding confidentiality issues.
• Ability to advocate for clients by bringing concerns about services to the Manager of Outreach Services.

Values & Competencies

• Competitive wages within the nonprofit sector
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Sick and Family days
• Shift Premiums
• Employee Assistance Program

Application deadline: Open until Closed

Main Street Project recognizes the importance of building a workforce that is reflective of the community it serves where culture language and perspectives drive a high standard of care and service. Therefore preference will be given to Indigenous people and those who reflect the people/population we serve. Applicants are asked to self-declare in their cover letter along with describing how they meet the above qualifications.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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