Peer Support Worker

**Limited Competition** ----------------------- This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Tuktoyaktuk, NT **Department Information** -------------------------- Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council **Job Information** ------------------- Located in Tuktoyaktuk, the Peer Support Worker reports to the school Principal, and is part of the school team providing services to students in the Beaufort Delta Region (BDR). This position is responsible for serving their community and the region by working with individuals and communities who express a desire to improve their overall mental health and well-being , as well as providing health promotion and education to the community. The Peer Support Worker is a first point of contact with clients in providing follow up and facilitating personal development to clients and plays an important role in ensuring that client needs are met through appropriate education, referral, aftercare, and supporting counselling. As well, the Peer Support Worker is a point of first contact and screening for Community Counselling Program (CCP) and works in partnership with the Child advocate and Family Counsellors, Education Staff, Mental Health and Wellness Elders and community members to promote wellness to residents of the BDR. The Peer Support Worker provides a personal interaction by connecting with peers both in-person and virtually. Peer Support begins with lived experience and training to support communities to achieve a better understanding of the issues surrounding cultural identity, mental health, addictions and family violence and health maintenance. Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: The completion of Grade 12 and one (1) year of experience working within an educational environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Equivalencies: * 1 Year work experience as a Youth Worker, Recreation Coordinator, or Youth Program Leader OR * 1 Year work experience as a Community Wellness worker or Family Support Worker OR * 1 Year work experience with Indigenous organizations or community programs OR * 1 Year Relevant post-secondary education or certificates OR * 1 Year volunteer service and community involvement **GNWT Inquiries** ------------------ Inquiries Only: Inuvik HR Client Service Centre Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories 1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING BOX 1869 INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0 Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644 Fax (867) 678-6620 jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.