Peer Support Worker

What you will do Provide short-term mental health and addictions consultation as follows: Assist in providing responsive integrated care to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders Collaborate on treatment plans and bi-weekly for clinical case presentations Orientate new clients to the program Establish a supportive, ongoing relationship with clients and their support systems Listen and allow client to talk and share thoughts and feelings Normalize the experience and acknowledge thoughts and feelings Provide information, as appropriate to issues disclosed, about stress reaction or post-traumatic stress Identify stress management techniques and information on self-care Encourage and facilitate, as appropriate, safety reporting where necessary Develop a Wellness Plan with each client and their supports which will support and maintain client wellness Contribute to comprehensive assessments with clients and their supports which identifies client strengths and needs Establish and implement Recovery Plans to guide the mutual work towards client recovery Provide on-going supportive counselling, life skills coaching, pre-vocational/vocational coaching and appropriate referrals that will enable clients to achieve their goals Consult, advocate and liaise with community resources and agencies to assist clients in achieving their goals This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you need to join our team

Degree/Diploma in Social Services or relevant discipline A personal experience with mental health and/or addiction and established recovery, as well as a willingness to share experience is required Peer certification is an asset Minimum 2 years of experience working with vulnerable populations (i.e. mental illness, addiction, trauma) Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training is an asset Experience facilitating and creating peer support groups is an asset Ability to connect and engage with clients who are experiencing mental illness/addiction challenges Knowledgeable about trauma informed approaches to care Demonstrated diversity and cultural competence; demonstrated understanding of the impact of oppression and social determinants of health Familiarity and knowledge of all programs offered by CMHA Peel, partnering agencies, and outside referral sources Well-developed and demonstrated knowledge of mental health, mental illness, stress management, anti-stigma, workplace wellness, mental health system issues and health promotion principles (Knowledge of concurrent disorder, addictions, and dual diagnosis would be an asset) Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc. Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply

• Friday
• June 19th at 5:00 PM

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time. Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, those with a personal lived or living experience navigating mental health, substance use and/or addiction challenges and personal recovery and all equity-deserving groups.

*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at HRrecords@cmhapeel.ca

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.