Peer Recovery Support Worker

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)</span></span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span>The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. <br><br>We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks' vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span>Deadline for Applications:</span></em><span> <span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45)\">Open until filled. </span></span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>POSITION</span></span></p>\n<p>The Peer Recovery Support Worker is a community-based, peer role designed to support WLFN members who are working toward recovery from substance use. Preference for this position will be provided to a WLFN member who has lived experience with recovery and is in a stable place in their own journey.</p>\n<p>The main purpose of this role is to encourage, support, and help community members access existing recovery and wellness services. The Peer Worker helps reduce barriers, builds trust, and walks alongside individuals as they reconnect to supports. Peer Recovery Support worker will be reposting to the Health Manager.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Employment Type</span></span></p>\n<p><span>Part time, 6 month term position, 8-12 hours per week.</span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Probation Period</span></span></p>\n<p><span>3 months from the date of hire.</span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Education Required</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>None, formal training is an asset but not required. Training for this position will be included in professional development plan.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Experience Required</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Lived experience is required, experience is an asset.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Overtime Status</span></span></p>\n<p><span>Non-exempt.</span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span>Build supportive, respectful relationships with members who are working toward recovery.</span></li>\n<li><span>Share lived experience in a safe and appropriate wat to provide hope and encouragement.</span></li>\n<li><span>Encourage members to attend treatment, counselling, medical appointments, support groups, and cultural programming.</span></li>\n<li><span>Help arrange or provide transportation to appointments and recovery-related services.</span></li>\n<li><span>Help members complete basic forms or connect with band programs.</span></li>\n<li><span>Check in with members after treatment or during difficult periods to encourage continued engagement.</span></li>\n<li><span>Support connection to culture, Elders, and community events as part of recovery.</span></li>\n<li><span>Keep simple, confidential notes about contacts and activities.</span></li>\n<li><span>Follow program guidelines and maintain respectful boundaries.</span></li>\n<li><span>Maintain open communications with the Williams Lake First Nation team.</span></li>\n<li><span>Supports the mission, vision, and values of Williams Lake First Nation.</span></li>\n<li><span>Contributes to the Williams Lake First Nation’s ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.</em></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Knowledge</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lived experience with substance use recovery and a demonstrated period of personal stability.</li>\n<li>Willingness to share experience appropriately to support others.</li>\n<li>Strong listening skills and a non-judgmental attitude.</li>\n<li>Reliable, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality.</li>\n<li>Class 5 Driver’s License (or willingness to obtain one) is an asset.</li>\n<li>First Aid/CPR is an asset but not required.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Williams Lake First Nation community, traditions, teachings, culture, protocols, and practices.</li>\n<li>Proficient use of information technologies (computers, mobile devices, etc.) including Microsoft Office Suite, presentation development tools, online education programs, and social media channels.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Skills and Abilities</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compassionate and approachable.</li>\n<li>Able to encourage others in a positive and respectful way.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills.</li>\n<li>Comfortable working with people who may be struggling.</li>\n<li>Able to maintain appropriate boundaries.</li>\n<li>Open to guidance and supervision.</li>\n<li>Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems and make decisions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span>Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.</span></em></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. </em></span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>Are you interested in relocating but want to know more about why you should make the move to the Cariboo? Learn more here! </span></span><span><a href=\"https://www.cariboord.ca/en/business-and-development/make_the_move.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Make the Move - Cariboo Regional District (cariboord.ca)</span></a></span></p>",
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