The Tl’azt’en Health Centre has an opening for a Peer Support Worker to assist people working on their wellness plan by providing safe, inclusive and nonjudgement emotional support to those who are struggling with addictions. This person will be a Tl’azt’en community member with experience in dealing with addictions and recovery. Has excellent organizational skills and an ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. The Peer Support Worker will have a professional demeanor that positively reflects on the Health Centre. Will be polite and respectful and have excellent communication skills The additional functions will be to:

• Provide support for members who are struggling with addiction and recovery by ensuring that they have access to medically prescribed treatments such as OAT

• Pick up supplies or bring clients to the clinic to meet with the medical practitioners both in community and Fort St. James.

• Participate in a weekly case management report to the Nursing and Mental health departments to ensure that we are providing informed decision making around the client’s care.

• Contact the appropriate person when you feel that there is an emerging medical issue.

• Consistently check in on clients at least once every few days to give them support and assess their emotional and physical wellbeing.

• Take detailed notes for the Health Centre Staff.

• Other duties as required The successful candidate will be able to maintain confidentiality, is living a clean and healthy lifestyle.

Has a comfortable and confident demeanor and is comfortable interacting with people who are living with addictions. Experience working with people in addictions is an asset. Minimum Qualifications: Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants who reside in Tl’azt’en Nation, have an excellent grasp of the language and culture of the Nation and a class 5 driver’s license, and clean drivers abstract. Must be computer literate and be proficient with MS Word and email. Must be able to provide a clear vulnerable sector criminal record check.

Closing date: September 13, 2024

Send Resumes to: Health.Director@tlazten.bc.ca

No Phone Calls Please!!!

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted