Position: Full -Time Peer Support Worker
Bargaining Status: C.U.P.E. Local 4891
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Program: Peer Program (Location: various sites)
Reports To: Peer and Employment Program Manager
Salary: $46,540.37 annually
Start Date: As soon as possible

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have lived experience personally or as a supporter in the mental health community. Only applications from persons who are mental health survivors or supporters will be considered for this position.
• Experience providing peer support through volunteer or paid work experience.
• Completion of peer support worker training including training in recovery principals (WRAP or Pathways to Recovery). Participation in or the completion of the PREFER program is a definite asset.
• Knowledge of available community resources in the city of Toronto and resources that would support the recovery process.
• Familiarity with the TTC system.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Advanced problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to share lived experience in a relevant and appropriate way, maintaining peer/client-member boundaries as necessary.
• Competent computer skills (MS Word, E-mail, and Internet).
• Crisis intervention skills are an asset.
• Group facilitation skills and experience working with groups.
• Must possess a level of comfort and sensitivity in working with individuals with severe mental health issues.
• We welcome applicants to share past employment experience on their resume that will allow for the transfer of knowledge and skills that can benefit them in this role.
• Personal characteristics of flexibility, resourcefulness, creativity, commitment and empathy will further support your success in this position.
• Sound judgement and decision-making, time management, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with the public transit system.
• First Aid and/or CPR certification an asset.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION

This job posting is intended to reflect the general duties of the position and suggest the general level of skill and complexity. There may be additional duties related to specific CommunitiCare Health sites and programs that will be outlined by the successful candidate’s supervisor.
Given the unique nature of our work environment and the complex individuals we serve, all CommunitiCare Health employees are expected to comply with all CommunitiCare Health policies and procedures, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1.

• Engage and build relationships with the members.
• Empower members to advocate on behalf of themselves.
• Assist members in accessing local community-based resources.
• Provide resources and information which would support recovery.
• Facilitate social recreation activities and outings.
• Develop and implement a variety of group-based activities which aid in the recovery process and build skills to live independently.
• Provide a consumer-survivor perspective to program development and implementation.
• Help to build and develop a sense of community within the housing program.
• Documentation of client-member interactions in accordance with CommunitiCare Health policies, procedures and protocol.
• Participate in program-specific circle of care meetings/conferences when required.