At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals facing homelessness and substance use with essential resources and care.
- Company: Main Street Project, dedicated to harm reduction and client-centered support.
- Benefits: Part-time role with meaningful impact and community engagement.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to positive change in the community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting dignity and wellness.
- Qualifications: Lived experience with homelessness or substance use and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
Join Main Street Project as a Peer Support Worker focused on harm reduction and client-centered care in Winnipeg.
This part-time role supports those facing homelessness and substance use.
As a Peer Support Worker within the Harm Reduction team, you will provide essential support rooted in trauma-informed care.
Leveraging your lived experience, you will connect individuals to necessary resources while assisting with food and hygiene needs.
Your role is vital in promoting dignity, respect, and wellness among vulnerable populations in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide immediate needs: food, hygiene supplies, and first aid
- Develop non-judgmental, supportive relationships
- Assist in light food preparation and coffee service
- Support medication data collection and surveys
- Facilitate communication with program managers and case staff
Requirements
- Lived experience with homelessness or substance use
- Ability to work within a client-centered care framework
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and TRC actions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaborative team player with a commitment to harm reduction
Be a part of a dedicated team impacting lives positively at Main Street Project.
Peer Support Worker in Winnipeg employer: Main Street Project Inc.
Main Street Project is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member feels valued. With a strong commitment to harm reduction and community health, employees benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Working at our Winnipeg location not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of marginalized individuals but also provides a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and collaboration.
