Peer Support Worker

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