Peer Support Worker
About the role
These are various positions located in Midland/Penetanguishene. As a peer who maintains ongoing wellness and models recovery principals, your purpose is to perform a wide range of tasks to assist clients/patients to regain control over their own lives & recovery process. You will utilize and share your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction challenges to inspire clients of all ages on the shared journey of discovery, recovery and hope.
Responsibilities Include
Work in a respectful, supportive and non-judgmental manner as part of a positive, solution focussed team Initiate, interact and participate in social activities with clients, peer-led workshops and 1:1’s to increase social experiences, provide skill building opportunities and build supportive relationships in a meaningful and compassionate manner. Share lived experience in a relevant and appropriate way, maintaining clear boundaries as necessary, model effective skills, competency in own recovery and in maintaining ongoing wellness Offer encouragement & hope, while partnering with clients to move towards their vision of recovery and wellness. Provide information and support clients to link with community resources of their choice Adhere to all PCFC & relevant customer policies, procedures, expectations and Code of Ethics and confidentiality guidelines Actively participate in meetings, seminars, projects & training as required. Accurately and legibly complete any required documentation.
Requirements Include
Must be reliable and maintain an excellent work attendance record. Must include cover letter with resume. Must have personal experience living with mental illness and/or addictions and be willing to self disclose. Must be available to work a variable work schedule including evenings, weekends and some holidays. Must be able to provide own transportation for travel in Simcoe County Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, and basic computer skills Excellent knowledge of available community resources, programs and services Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check Ability to perform physical aspects of the position and to maintain regular attendance. Willingness to attend and complete all mandatory training.
For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter including your lived experience to:
Hiring Team
PCFC@pcfcconnect.org
Lived experience with mental health and/or addictions