Peer Support Worker

Bayshore • Halifax, NS

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services. Bayshore is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our esteemed team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional care and support to our clients, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and overall well-being.

Requirements

• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
• Ability to apply lived experience in a purposeful, recovery-oriented manner
• Experience in community-based support, outreach, or social services
• Knowledge of Nova Scotia health, housing, and community systems
• Peer Support certification or willingness to obtain
• Understanding of harm reduction and trauma-informed care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in community settings
• Empathy, authenticity, and resilience
• Cultural competence and commitment to equity and inclusion
• Strong boundaries and ethical practice
• Adaptability in dynamic community environments
• Problem-solving and resourcefulness
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Effective communication and active listening
• Time management and organizational skills
• Crisis awareness and de-escalation skills
• Strong community engagement and outreach abilities, building trust with diverse populations including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use.
• Apply recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approaches in all interactions, supporting individuals in achieving self-defined goals.
• Adaptability, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and basic digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support in community and housing settings
• Use lived experience to build trust, inspire recovery, and reduce stigma
• Support individuals in achieving goals related to wellness, housing, employment, and social inclusion
• Conduct outreach to marginalized and underserved populations
• Engage individuals facing barriers to accessing traditional services
• Assist with transitions such as hospital discharge and housing stabilization
• Support system navigation including healthcare, housing, and social services
• Advocate for participants’ rights and access to services
• Facilitate peer-led groups, workshops, and community activities
• Encourage community participation and reduce social isolation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining peer perspective
• Promote harm reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices
• Develop individualized, flexible support plans with participants
• Maintain documentation, track outcomes, and participate in evaluation

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Working Hours
• Professional Development
• Supportive Work Environment
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition and Rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed