Classification Level: PS – 1 ($57,290-$70,000)
pension and health benefits
Employment Status: Full time Term (1 year)
Department: Mental Health and Addictions
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Mental Health and Addictions Manager, the Peer Support & Outreach Team Lead is an opportunity to work towards positive change within M’Chigeeng First Nation in supporting individuals who are facing mental health and addictions challenges. The position will be responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of a community led program targeting community members with lived and living experience of mental health and addictions.
The intent of this position is to implement a program that provides peer support & outreach to individuals who may not be accessing other services within or outside of community in a way that best meets of the community.
Essential Functions:
• Assist to develop, implement, and evaluate a Peer Support & Outreach Program that best supports the community.
• Supervise Peer Support & Outreach Workers through regular mentorship and gathering information provided by them to be collected for statistical data purposes to improve community outcomes.
• Build capacity by providing on-going access to Knowledge Keepers; and apply culturally safe and appropriate wellness methods that encourages connection, compassion, resilience, and nurtures hope.
• Facilitate information sessions making sure these are inclusive and the ambiance is welcoming.
• Work with M’Chigeeng First Nation’s Health and Social Service Providers (Front Line Workers) to support those living with addictions and/or mental health issues and/or on a path of wellness.
• Create a support group for community members to learn and understand addictions, along with the importance of self-care.
• Record, monitor and report on accomplishments, challenges, indicators, outputs, outcomes, and impact to the progress of the program which will utilized in developing a guideline for community-based Indigenous peer support.
• All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Certifications in Mental Health and Addictions (i.e., CPR First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Training, Peer Support Certification, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation). • At least two (2) years relevant work experience and supervision experience. • Extensive work/volunteerism experience in the coordination of workshops and seminars within an Indigenous organization/community is a strong asset. • Lived Experience of Mental Health and Addictions is a strong asset.
Other:
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office, and general office/administrative procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Will be required to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Must have the willingness and dedication in assisting with the opioid crisis.
• Must obtain or have current First Aid and CPR Certification and Mental Health First Aid
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be 30-days current and must be an original
Closing Date: April 14th, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to:
PEER SUPPORT AND OUTREACH TEAM LEAD
c/o Human Resources
M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333
M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Fax 705-377-4980 or email to: employment@mchigeeng.ca
Miigwetch to all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
*For detailed job description, please email andream@mchigeeng.ca