Peer Support WorkerPT-Contract
Peer Support WorkerPT-Contract
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Job Description
DATE: April 2 2025
LOCATION: Toronto ON Railside CM
COMPENSATION: $48941 $58154 annually prorated
CONTRACT DURATION: 6 Months Contract 21 hours per week
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges substance use challenges poverty and homelessness. Serving 19633 annually and providing 1861 units of supportive housing last year LOFT is one of Ontarios largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.
To help fulfill its mission LOFT is hiring Parttime Contract Peer Support Worker.Job Summary
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.
What You Will Do
- To accompany clients to various appointments in the community.
- Help with goal setting problem solving and emotional support
- Work in collaboration with other program staff and community partners
- Contribute to program development and implementation.
- Facilitate and cofacilitate mental health/ recovery/treatment groups.
- Have upto date knowledge of local resources. Assist with referrals to support as needed.
- To help ensure that clients are connecting with caseworkers and caseworkers with clients.
- Supports a regular number of clients by meeting in the community
- Establishing a supportive relationship always
- Guide clients to make choices that promote safety wellness and recovery.
- Positive role model and encouragement of others in the recovery process
- Assist with dropin programs at various city locations
- Attend training sessions and group meetings
- Have regular supervision with director or senior staff
- Prepare and dismantle group/including light cleaning and trash removal
Must Haves
- Completion of peer training.
- Experience/knowledge of mental health/ addictions systems.
- Solid working knowledge of recovery principles.
- Knowledge of community services and supports.
- Some experience in peer support counselling.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong ability to work independently and on a team.
- Enthusiastic problem solver positive conflict resolution and goal setting practices.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Flexible availability.
- knowledge of Peer Support Core Values
- Certified in WRAP is an asset
Walk up and down stairs physically able to assist client with daily living activities 1020 travel to different locations with transit and/or own vehicle outdoor travel lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
What We Offer
- Elearning program available all year round
- Starting vacation time above minimum standard
- 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
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
LOFT Community Services is a valuesdriven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion collaboration and community delivered with dignity innovation and excellence. LOFTs vision is that together we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontarios diverse community and it is LOFTs goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role you are encouraged to apply.Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
CLOSING DATE:April 16 2025
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LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting or.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
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