Community Support Counsellor - YM - Cleghorn

Position Details Job Number: JR02612 Department:
Cleghorn Program Hamilton This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 18 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Local 206 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $36.57 - $41.61 Schedule Work Days:
Monday to Friday Time of Day:
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Shift: Hours - 8 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting:
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Position Summary  The Community Support Counsellor--Youth Mentor works directly with program clients to support their goal achievement through meaningful engagement in care and reintegration into the community. The Community Support Counsellor—Youth Mentor works collaboratively with the members of the interdisciplinary early intervention in psychosis team to provide support and advocate for the voice of young people with the lived experience of mental illness and addictions both internal and external to SJHH.
Qualifications   Relevant education (e.g. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Certificate Social Service Worker Diploma or a degree or diploma in a social-services or health-related field) is required
Certification as a Peer Supporter with Peer Support Accreditation Certification Canada or completion of Certification within first two years of employment
Minimum one year experience providing youth centered peer support in a youth focused mental health and/or addiction setting
Lived experience with the mental health and addiction system that reflects common circumstances faced by young people receiving treatment for and recovering from early psychosis.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a community based setting with young people experiencing serious mental health problems required
Knowledge and ability to apply the core values and principles of youth focused 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
Knowledge and experience with connecting clients to community resources that support established care plans
Knowledge of the unique developmental issues of adolescent/young adult clients and their families
Demonstrated ability to role model strong self-care and self management strategies in recognition of the need for health personal growth and resiliency in youth focused peer support work
Knowledge and experience working with clients with substance use issues
Knowledge and experience in early intervention in psychosis is an asset
Experience facilitating groups would be an asset
Strong interpersonal problem-solving organizational and written skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to model advocacy skills and coach clients to acquire these skills
Ability to work in a collaborative partnership with clients and with the program’s interdisciplinary team
Strong knowledge of and comfort using the public transportation system would be an asset
Computer skills in Microsoft Outlook Windows Word Excel and PowerPoint would be an asset
Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR Certification or willingness to become certified within six months
Responsibilities   Providing direct care to clients primarily in the community in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including:
Introducing the program to clients
Ensuring the completion of necessary standardized assessments
Establishing a shared purpose of the recovery support relationship with individual clients based on the client’s goals and needs
Support meaningful engagement and continuity in care with a particular focus for…