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Peer Support Navigator

Hours: 1 Part-Time Position, 7:00am-3:00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 22.5 hrs/wk. 1 Casual Position, Days and Afternoons, Mon-Friday & Weekends.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Peer Support Navigator (PN) is an individual with the lived experiences of mental health and/or addiction services. The Peer Support Navigator is responsible for providing information and peer-based, recovery-oriented support to individuals receiving services from Health Sciences North (HSN) in the Emergency Department. The PN will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing support to patients through a shared care model. The PN will carry out specified administration duties in order to fulfil the program’s legal and professional requirements, advocating for the needs of individuals within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Lived experience within the mental health system and/ or addictions.
Familiar with the goals and objectives of NISA and HSN.
Have working knowledge of community resources, especially in health or a related discipline, and/ or a minimum off two years’ experience working in the social services is preferred.
Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and other recovery-based training is preferred.
Completion of Standard First Aid with CPR, WHMIS, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Workplace Accessibility and Prevention of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Training is preferred.
Computer experience, including an ability to use Word, Excel, and email/ internet technologies.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively support individuals and service providers.
Conflict resolution and advocacy skills with individuals and staff.
Demonstrated ability to model adaptive behavior.
Ability to engage in inter-professional and interagency diplomacy.
Boundary-setting, sensitivity, and awareness of the needs for those with a mental illness.
Ability to work shifts (days/early evenings/weekends).
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check required.
Written and verbal proficiency in both official languages is considered an asset.

TO APPLY:

IMPORTANT: Do not apply through Indeed. Please visit our website at www.nisa.on.ca and download the application package. Only fully completed application packages will be considered. Please send completed package to hr@nisa.on.ca

Applications also may be dropped off at NISA at 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4

DEADLINE: Monday October 2, 2023 at 4:00pm EST*

Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in this job competition, at all stages of the selection process. To request accommodations for this job application, contact Annette Babcock, Programs and Operations Manager 705-222-6472 ext. 305 or ababcock@nisa.on.ca.

Click here to download the package detailing duties and qualifications (PDF)

Alternative Business and Communications Coordinator

Hours: Full Time, 35 Hours per week, Monday-Friday, Weekday with some evenings and weekends. Remuneration based of skills and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY: Working closely with the Executive Director and Coordinator Team, the Alternative Business and Communications Coordinator will dedicate the majority of their time to developing member-led occupational/ vocational opportunities with the goal of improving the employment outcomes for members living with mental health issues/ illnesses. The remaining time will be spent developing and overseeing communications and promotions plans and procedures for NISA’s programs and services, with a strong focus on demonstrating NISA’s impact and contributions locally and beyond in providing peer leadership and support in mental health. This position will also oversee the work of the Editor of NISA’s magazine, Open Minds Quarterly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Lived experience within the mental health system and/ or addictions.
Familiar with the goals and objectives of NISA and HSN.
A diploma, degree or Canadian equivalent in communications, public relations, marketing, social sciences, or a related discipline is required.
Experience in social enterprise, volunteer management, mental health/addiction/disability sector an asset.
Experience in website maintenance in a platform such as WordPress is strongly preferred.
Advanced Computer skills, including an ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet technologies/social media technologies is required.
A minimum of two years’ experience working in a communications-related role is preferred.
Good knowledge of community/mental health resources is an asset.
Experience with event-planning and community work is an asset.
Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST), and other Peer Support training is preferred.
Experience writing community and government grants is an asset.
Written and verbal proficiency in both official languages is preferred.
Owning a vehicle and having a valid driver’s license is preferred.

TO APPLY:

Applications also may be dropped off at NISA at 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4

DEADLINE: Monday October 2, 2023 at 4:00pm EST*

Click here to download the package detailing duties and qualifications (PDF)

Outreach Peer Support

Hours: 1 Part-Time Position 18-20 Hours per week. Daytime shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outreach Peer Support Worker is responsible for providing peer-based, recovery-oriented support to individuals in receipt of Canadian Mental Health Association- Sudbury/Manitoulin (CHMA) Rent Supplement program. The Outreach Peer Support Worker will assist individuals with their recovery, in their residence and/ or in the community, by providing one-to-one support, opportunities to foster self-advocacy skills, life skills development and connecting individuals in other community services and resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Lived experience within the mental health system and/ or addictions.
Familiar with the goals and objectives of NISA and HSN.
Have working knowledge of mental health service agencies, including consumer/survivor organizations in Ontario.
Peer Support training or a diploma, degree or Canadian equivalent in health or a related discipline and/ or a minimum of two years’ experience working in the social services is preferred.
Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and other recovery-based training is preferred.
Completion of Standard First Aid with CPR, WHMIS, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Workplace Accessibility and Prevention of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Training is preferred.
Computer experience, including an ability to use Word, Excel and email/ internet technologies.
Written and verbal proficiency in both official languages for bilingual position is considered an asset.

TO APPLY:

Applications also may be dropped off at NISA at 36 Elgin Street, 2nd floor, Sudbury, Ontario, P3C 5B4

DEADLINE: Monday October 2, 2023 at 4:00pm EST*

Click here to download the package detailing duties and qualifications (PDF)