Peer Support Worker_PT-Contract
About The Position
The Peer Support Worker position is open to those whom have lived experience with mental health and/or addiction and have gone through a process of recovery. The peer mentor is responsible to use their lived experience to assist others in the recovery process and to navigate the mental health and addiction systems. This would be accomplished through a variety of activities such as group facilitation, individual support with appointments and structured positive relationship building. The Peer Support Worker aims to provide peer mentorship and employment navigation support, so youth service-users can achieve a sense of autonomy, gain confidence, and build connections with job readiness programs and employment-related opportunities. The Peer Support Worker will have a unique role collaborating with the community and other health and social service providers with a specific focus on organizing job coaching & mentorship sessions, job readiness workshops, and facilitating access to other employment supports. The peer support worker shall provide 1:1 peer support and help co-facilitate these groups for youth. The program requires availability to work evenings and Saturdays.
Requirements
- Completion of Peer Support Training or a related certification.
- Experience / knowledge of mental health and addiction service systems, and community-based supports.
- Solid working experience in peer support counselling and recovery principles.
- Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, goal-setting abilities and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proficient in the use of computers and standard workplace software applications.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to changing program and client needs.
- Lived experience with mental health and/or addiction and have gone through a process of recovery.
- Availability to work evenings and Saturdays.
Nice To Haves
- A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
Responsibilities
- Provide community-based support by accompanying clients to appointments and helping them access local resources and services.
- Build supportive relationships with clients, offering guidance, encouragement, emotional support, and assistance with goal setting and problem solving.
- Promote client safety, wellness, recovery, and independence through individualized support and positive role modeling.
- Facilitate and co-facilitate mental health, recovery, and treatment-focused groups and support drop-in programs across various community locations.
- Collaborate with program staff, caseworkers, and community partners to ensure coordinated and effective client care.
- Assist with referrals and maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources and support services.
- Contribute to program development, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Attend training sessions, team meetings, and regular supervision to support professional growth and service quality.
- Support program operations, including setting up and dismantling group activities and maintaining clean, welcoming program spaces.
Benefits
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- E-learning program available all year round
- Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
- Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
- Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
- Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
