Make a meaningful impact as a Peer Support Worker at the North End Community Health Centre, focused on empowering Indigenous individuals. Utilize your lived experience to provide vital support and resources in a community-integrated setting. This position emphasizes inclusivity and is specifically designated for Indigenous applicants.
As a Peer Support Worker, you will engage with participants aged 50+, fostering hope and independence through shared experiences. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team allows you to tailor support plans that address mental health and social needs effectively. Key Responsibilities:
- Connect with participants through shared lived experience
- Provide daily mentoring and support in various community settings
- Facilitate access to resources and services for tenants
- Support tenants in maintaining their tenancies
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals for cohesive care Requirements:
- 1-2 years in a community role with diverse populations
- Experience within the mental health system
- Robust understanding of harm reduction principles
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Valid Canadian driver’s license and personal vehicle preferred Bring your lived experience and commitment to diversity to enhance the lives of tenants at the North End Community Health Centre.
📌 Indigenous Peer Support Worker Role (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Kaizen Lab
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality
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