STBBI Peer Support Worker

Department:                         Health Services

Classification/Level:            CS-2

Employment Status:            Term Full-Time Until March 31, 2027 (Potential for continued funding)

Reporting Relationship

The STBBI Peer Support Worker reports administratively to the Nursing Supervisor through the Nurse Coordinator and maintains a functional reporting relationship with the Mental Health Supervisor to ensure program alignment and consistency.

Position Summary

The Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Peer Support Worker will assist with the facilitation of the mobile community health STBBI services by providing peer-to-peer support through lived experience. To support increasing access to harm reduction services. To partner with current Mental Health & Addictions program to facilitate peer support groups, education and prevention programming.

Essential Functions

An active member of the Health Services team in the delivery of a comprehensive Community Outreach Based STBBI Program compromised of the following activities:

Assess client skills, strengths and individual needs

Ensure community members are supported while developing peer networks and peer support opportunities

Provide de-escalation and facilitate conflict resolution while supporting community members

Provide emotional support to community members through active listening and debriefing

Provide peer support to community members of the Wellness Recovery Program (Addiction Medicine Clinic)

Assist with STBBI health promotion and prevention programming through community education sessions, events & activities

Utilize the Mobile Clinic Van to conduct regular home visits a/o wellness checks with STBBI Nurse Coordinator a/o Case Manager

Support with the expansion of harm reduction program including needle exchange program, distribution of safe injection, safe shorting, safe inhalation, and naloxone kits

Provide appropriate referrals and advocacy with health care and other service providers as required

Assist with the coordination of Traditional services and programming

Attend meetings and appointments to support/advocate in the best interests of the community member(s) well-being

Maintain a strong working knowledge of local services and resources

Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure skills and knowledge are current and relevant to position

Completion of charting and date collection with the Electronic Medical Record

Attend and participate in regular team and staff meetings, strategic planning and external partner meetings when requested

Understand and adheres to all MFN policies and procedures

Other duties/assignments as requested

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred

Previous work experience in First Nation Mental Health & Addictions or Social Services would be an asset

Post-Secondary Diploma in Health or a Social Services discipline

Peer Support Core Essential Program Training and/or experience

Two (2) years’ work-related experience or lived experience of Mental Health & Addictions

Minimum

Grade 12 Graduate or equivalent

Excellent Inter-personal skills and ability to connect with community members

Ability to problem solve with peers and propose helpful supports and resources

Strong conflict resolution skills and practice

Lived experience of Mental Health & Addictions

Valid CPR and First Aid Certification

Non-Violence Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Skills and ASIST Training

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and own vehicle

Other

Must have knowledge and/or experience with the Anishnaawbe culture, history and customs

Understanding and fluency in Anishnaabemowin would be an asset or must be a willing to learn

Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC/VSS) requirement

CRC/VSS Rationale

CRC must be thirty (30) days current and be an original or certified copy. All individuals applying for employment with MFN Health Services are required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Screen and Criminal Record Check as these individuals will be working directly/indirectly with vulnerable people. All individuals employed under the Health Services must have a record clear of charges and convictions relating to child sexual harassment or abuse of any kind.

Interested applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and three (3) current work related references (2 work-related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications.

STBBI Peer Support Worker

[email protected]

Human Resources

53 Highway 540

M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)