22-09 – Indigenous Support Worker – May’s Place & Cottage

Mays Place Hospice is looking for an Indigenous Support Worker to join the interdisciplinary hospice Palliative Care team. The Bloom Group acknowledges that it operates on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

EDUCATION/PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

• Indigenous ancestry preferred
• Certificate in a Social Services program, a recognized Peer Support Training program, or Aboriginal Community Support Worker Certificate and one (1) recent related Peer support experience in substance use, mental health, homelessness or health services navigation, cultural safety and practices in Indigenous community services, or related work in a healthcare environment. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Lived/learned experience relevant to client group served, such as structural inequity, interpersonal trauma, racism, trauma, substance use, poverty, physical and mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of mental health and addiction services, harm reduction approaches and services, local cultural services and support, housing and financial programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with First Nations/Inuit/Metis families, cultures and organizations

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develops and maintains positive and respectful relationships with co-workers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

Posted:February 4, 2022

Deadline for submission:Vacant until filled