Peer Support Specialist - HOPE Helping Ourselves through Peer Support & Employment

About the Position
H.O.P.E (Helping Ourselves through Peer Support & Employment) is a non-profit CSI and we are now hiring for our Weekend drop-in program. (Brantford, ON)
Approximately 3.5 -7+ hours per month. Additional hours possible after training (Saturdays/Sundays)
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To offer hope of recovery for consumers and provide support and linkages that help to improve their quality of life and ability to cope with daily stressors

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- to provide support and encouragement to consumers at our weekend drop-in program 
- to inform consumers about community and natural supports and how to use these in the recovery process 
- to use and teach problem solving techniques with individual
-to serve as a consumer advocate 
-to teach consumers how to identify and combat negative self-talk 
-to support the choices that consumers make and assist them in overcoming related anxiety 
-to teach and role model the value of every individual’s recovery experience 
-to model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies 
-to assist consumers to develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy and stigma-busting. 
-to assist in sustaining mutual support groups 
-to document contacts and statistics 
-to maintain the confidentiality of personal information
-setup and clean up of our drop-in facility
-facilitate weekly social/recreational activities for participants
 

OTHER RELATED DUTIES
-to attend H.O.P.E. Staff meetings 
-to undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor 
-occasionally shop for program supplies
-complete any necessary training