Position Details

Posting #: 31785
Department: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) - Haldimand-Norfolk
Employee Type: Temporary, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 41
Union: OPSEU
Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends, Holidays
Time of Day: Days, Afternoons, Evenings
Shift: 7.5 hour, 10 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Haldimand Norfolk Assertive Community Treatment Team (Simcoe)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 15/07/2025
Closing Date: 22/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Support Counselor - Peer Specialist participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation support, skills teaching and crisis intervention treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illness, helping them to live successfully in the community by demonstrating best practice competencies in psychosocial rehabilitation.

The Community Support Counselor - Peer Specialist acts as a role model, promoting hope and empowerment in clients’ recovery and enhances team engagement with clients. Individuals who have had lived experience with both mental illness and addiction are strongly encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Post secondary education - Certificate in Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), or related field or equivalent human services experience
• Minimum 3 years front line care taking experience in the community to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Completion of Recognized Peer Support Training Program preferred or demonstrated knowledge and experience in core competencies of peer support provision.
• Personal lived experience of mental illness and/or addiction Personal lived experience of mental illness and/or addict
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply the core values and principles of peer support practice including but not limited to hope and recovery, self-determination, empathetic and mutual relationships, dignity, respect, social inclusion, health and wellness and personal growth.
• Demonstrated ability to role-model strong self-care and self-management strategies in recognition of the need for health, personal-growth, and resiliency in peer support work.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in providing culturally safe and responsive mental health services to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is preferred
• Familiarity with Mental Health Legislation and Reform and consumer/survivor issues
• Knowledge of the Haldimand Norfolk region would be considered an asset
• Excellent knowledge and specializing in consumer/provider perspectives in case management and sound knowledge of principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Excellent assessment, crisis intervention, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to function effectively in a team
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work assignments
• Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development
• Sound knowledge and understanding of systems issues, legislation, Mental Health Reform and patient entitlements for the seriously mentally ill
• Good family counseling skills and experience with dysfunctional family systems
• Basic understanding of psychotropic medications
• Knowledge of housing, social, financial, vocational and other community resources
• Good working knowledge of the ACT Model is essential
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
• Valid driver’s licence, adequate insurance and access to a car
• Sound knowledge of serious and persistent major mental illness symptoms and impact on functioning
• Good attendance and work record are essential
• Knowledge and experience of applying the values and principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation preferred
• Familiarity and understanding of serious mental illness/addiction and mental health systems preferred
• ASIST or similar Suicide Intervention Training preferred
• Experience/training in group facilitation preferred

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH*.*

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.