CMHA, Cochrane-Timiskamin·Kirkland Lake, Ontario
The Peer Support Worker provides recovery-oriented support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills, life skills, relationship-building, and experiential learning.
The Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch is currently recruiting a Peer Support Worker for the Recovery Centre in Kirkland Lake.
In keeping with the CMHA Cochrane Timiskaming Branch’s Mission, Vision, Values and strategic plan, the Peer Support Worker complements the spectrum of services offered to individuals who are experiencing mental health difficulties by providing recovery-oriented supports related to skill-building activities of daily living, life skills, relationship-building, homemaking, and experiential learning.
1. Minimum Grade 12 diploma;
2. Personal experience with mental illness and recovery;
3. Experience working in a peer support capacity;
4. Ability to establish rapport and trusting relationships with clients and their support network;
5. Belief in recovery values with skills and experience to support this approach;
6. The ability to provide services according to a work schedule determined by the employer and according to the needs of the individuals served.
CMHA-CT offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including the HOOPP pension plan and most importantly, CMHA-CT offers a fulfilling career working with a dynamic team, supporting and caring for others.
CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming actively seeks candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.
Candidates must possess a minimum of a Grade 12 diploma and personal experience with mental illness and recovery. Experience in a peer support capacity and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients are also required.
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Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.