Recovery Community Centre Peer Coach - Relief

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For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: Flexibility in scheduling is required. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour paid meal break. Schedule: Casual/Relief Position - no guaranteed hours or set schedule Accountabilities: Role Specific Responsibilities Support the recovery plan development and implementation process in unison with the Recovery Community Worker and client. Initiate and/ or participate in case conferences, as a forum for problem solving and exploring alternative solutions to service provision. Regularly solicit feedback from the individual-served and relevant community supports regarding the individual's wellbeing including, mental health and addictions recovery continuum, including progress towards his/her goals. Assess individuals' strengths, abilities, needs and preferences as well as social and environmental factors impacting the individual, and any vulnerability and risk factors, introduce goal planning as a result. Provide regular and intensive support and assertive engagement to motivate and support individuals to work towards meeting their goals. Act as part of the designated primary team of workers for assigned individuals residing in the recovery community centre pre- and post-treatment transitional rooms. Maintain awareness of individuals' Crisis Plan, and communicate support needs associated with the goal of reducing the utilization of EMS, LPS etc. Engage in effective "in the moment" behaviour or self-harm contracting as needed. Assist and coach individuals in the learning and management/achievement of quality-of-life activities such as: recovery living, daily living, safety and security, healthy lifestyles, social and spirituality, community living and self-determination/advocacy. Advocate, refer and connect individuals with appropriate services, supports, and resources (formal and informal) based on their needs. Perform all necessary administrative duties for client documentation; complete all computer entries etc. in a timely and effective manner. Support an individual's transition to discharge. Ensure effective communication with Recovery Community Centre Workers, Manager and Withdrawal Management Team concerning each individual's progress. Collaborate with onsite recovery community service providers. Participate in the development and implementation of productive and appropriate activities/ programs for clients. In the continuum of addiction there are lapse and relapses periods during which staff would be expected to observe, record, assess and manage the behaviours associated. Monitor clients and record significant changes in their level of functioning. Individual support and group facilitation. Alignment with core values of peer support. Ability to recognize and draw on the strengths of peers understanding about the impact of trauma experience/understanding of crisis & suicide intervention (ASIST training would be an asset) understanding about appropriate sharing of lived experience ability to build rapport & trust with peers ability to set appropriate boundaries with peers ability to be open and non-judgmental towards clients. Maintains a high level of professional boundaries with relationships and service provision roles within the addiction community. Actively model and demonstrate participation in their personal balanced recovery continuum. Understanding the recovery continuum consideration of individual circumstances can be explored. General Responsibilities Assist in the delivery of programs and services offered at the Recovery Community Centre. Responsible for the contents, upkeep, and tidiness of the supply room - including toiletries, linen/towels, personal hygiene. All shifts will make regular rounds throughout the floor, including walking through of common and shared spaces. Perform the routine and emergent tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure all appropriate documentation and records are always maintained. Create, implement, and maintain daily communication practices across service team, as needed. Maintain knowledge of

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