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CAD 50409 - 59904
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DATE: April 23 2025
LOCATION: York Region ON York Region South Simcoe Case Management COMPENSATION:$50409 $59904 Annually Prorated
CONTRACT DURATION: until March 31 2026 with possibility of extension
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
- 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 other languages is an asset
- An understanding of cultural competency and framework
- Relevant degree/diploma in Social Service
Work Environment:
Walk up and down stairs physically able to assist client with daily living activities occasional travel to different locations with transit and/or own vehicle outdoor travel lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
What We Offer
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Elearning program available all year round
- Starting vacation time above minimum standard
- Paid personal and paid sick days
- 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
- A chance to push your ideas from inception to
- Satisfying work with a fun energetic and supportive leader
- An opportunity to be a change maker in an organization that reaches people thatoften overlooked
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 reflects that diversity. At LOFT we hold the deep belief that skills and expertise can be cultivated in various ways. Therefore even if you dont perfectly align with every listed criterion but feel you could flourish in this role we highly encourage you to apply.
Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
CLOSING DATE:May 7 2025
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
