Peer Support Worker_FT-Contract
Peer Support Worker_FT-Contract
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Job Description
DATE: August 27 2025
LOCATION: Toronto ON Housing First for Encampments (HF4E)
COMPENSATION: $50409 - $59904 range annually prorated
CONTRACT DURATION:until March 31 2028
**Please note that this role may follow either a Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday schedule from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.**
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 accompaniment with appointments and structured positive relationship building.
The MATCH- Housing First for Encampments (HF4E) team will provide targeted assertive outreach supports specifically to 40 individuals currently residing in encampments in Toronto. HF4E is a City of Toronto funded research project in collaboration with CAMH COTA and Na-Me-Res.
MATCH utilizes an interdisciplinary team model and a Housing First approach to support individuals who are homeless and living with mental health physical health and substance use challenges. The MATCH- HF4E team is comprised of a Psychiatry and Nursing provided by Inner City Health Associates (ICHA) and a Coordinator Case Managers Peer Support Workers Personal Support Workers provided by LOFT.
What You Will Do- Provide one on one or group support to a number of clients experiencing homelessness living outdoors in encampments or recently moved into housing
- Establishing a supportive relationship always
- To accompany clients to various health and community appointments.
- 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 co-facilitate mental health/ recovery/treatment groups.
- Have up-to date knowledge of local resources. Assist with referrals to support as needed.
- To help ensure that clients are connecting with them and the rest of the team.
- Guide clients to make choices that promote safety wellness and recovery.
- Positive role model and encouragement of others in the recovery process
- Assist with group programs at various city locations
- Attend training sessions and group meetings
- Have regular supervision with coordinator and/ or program manager
- 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.
- Certified in WRAP is an asset
Walk up and down stairs physically able to assist client with daily living activities regular travel to different locations with transit and/or own vehicle outdoor travel lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
What We Offer
- E-learning 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 values-driven 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:September 10 2025
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
