Peer Support Worker

Patient/Client & Family Council (PCFC) is expanding its Peer Support Services and accepting resumes for Mental Health and Addiction Peer Support Workers.

These are various positions located in Midland, Penetanguishene and Orillia. 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 livedexperience 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 focused team

· Initiate, interact and participate in social activities with clients, peer-led workshops and 1:1 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 have personal experience living with mental illness and/or addictions and be willing to self disclose.

· Must be reliable and maintain an excellent work attendance record.

· 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.

Deadline for resume: Open

* Must include cover letter with resume when applying

* Must have 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person