Youth Peer Support Worker (222736)
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9 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Coordinator or designate the Youth Peer Support Worker works together with the multidisciplinary team to provide peer support services to youth and/or those who have experienced mental health or substance use challenges in a flexible compassionate and responsible manner. The Youth Peer Support Worker provides a range of non-clinical peer-based services to youth through shared living/lived experience including assisting in the navigation of the mental health/substance use system while providing individualized peer-based practical emotional and social supports. Working alongside Clinicians to deliver services the position facilitates youth peer-based groups conducts youth peer information sessions and delivers services within the context of a client and family-centered recovery model and in accordance with established vision and values of the Organization.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. If applicable transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
- Grade 12; and
- Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training Program within 6 months of hire; and
- One-year recent related experience in a peer support role or an equivalent combination of education training and peer support experience.
- Lived experience with recovery from a mental illness and as a recipient of mental health and substance use services including peer knowledge of the designated service user population in the applicable program area or department; and
- Certificates in CPR and First Aid.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to use ones lived experience to promote positive connections with youth.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance use resources and community services.
- Demonstrated ability in using a strength-based approach in sharing challenges and co-creating solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations recognize and respond appropriately to the needs of youth.
- Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities.
- Ability to develop organize coordinate deliver and evaluate individual and group activities.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in the client.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
- Home management skills.
- Ability to instruct.
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the work of the position.
Requirements
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
