Phoenix Society
C159 - Peer Support Worker - (Full Time)
Job Description
Title: Peer Support Worker - (Full Time)
Number of Positions: 1
Competition Number: C159
Location: Bentley Place
Position Status: Full Time
Shift Timings & Days: (Monday -Friday) 04:00 pm - 12:00 am
Reports to: Program Manager
Compensation: (Grid 21) $29.76 - $31.64
Job
Summary:
The
Peer Support Worker provides supportive mentorship during the recovery and
capacity-building of residents and alumni of the facility by engaging in their
physical and mental health needs, as well as being a bridge between residents
and other staff members. The Peer Support Worker has lived experience of
substance use and/or mental illness and its treatment.
Responsibilities:
as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide peer-based support and
guidance to service recipients, including individual support, peer support and
facilitating peer...