These are various positions located in Midland/Penetanguishene. 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 lived experience 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 focussed team
- Initiate, interact and participate in social activities with clients, peer-led workshops and 1:1’s 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 be reliable and maintain an excellent work attendance record.
- Must include cover letter with resume.
- Must have personal experience living with mental illness and/or addictions and be willing to self disclose.
- 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.
For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter including your lived experience to:
Hiring Team
[email protected]Lived experience with mental health and/or addictions
