Peer Specialist - Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST)

at  Canadian Mental Health Association

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL MAY 31, 2024 AT 4:00PM.

PEER SPECIALIST – East Parry Sound Community Outreach and Support Team
The East Parry Sound COAST team provides assertive community treatment and intensive case management for individuals suffering from serious and persistent mental health. We are seeking a peer specialist for a permanent position to work with the team.
Job Status: 28 Hours/Week (0.8 FTE)
Status: Permanent
Base office: Sundridge.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• One year working experience with adults with mental illness.
• Certification with Ontario Peer Development Initiative or willingness to acquire certification
• One year personal experience in the mental health system as a consumer/ survivor/ or family member
• As a member of a multidisciplinary team and with strong clinical-case management abilities, provide recovery-oriented supports to clients living with mental health and addictions needs in a community setting.
• Awareness and application of Psychosocial Interventions for psychosis an asset.
• Experience providing case management services to those experiencing mental illness.
• Familiarity with assertive community treatment and intensive case management models and willingness to expand knowledge.
• Ability to contribute as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team and engage in team meetings and daily huddles.
• A commitment to the rights of those experiencing mental illness/addictions
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and languages considered an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous populations, cultural sensitivity and willingness to engage in cultural training.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound
• A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license and a safe and reliable means of transportation
• Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset
• Work schedule will include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.
• Willingness to work afterhours and on-call.
  Salary scale: $24.76 to $28.41 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience
  Benefits include: Comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.
  You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 41-24 before May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm to:
  The Hiring Committee

Please refer the Job description for details