Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brantford, Ontario, Canada Brant Community Healthcare System Full time
Exceptional Care-Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds


By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities.

We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community

Why Choose BCHS?

Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary


Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per the provincial direction as set out by the CMOH Directive 6.


Education Requirements:

Post-secondary education in human services or related field of study
Certificate in Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Current B.C.L.S. Certificate an asset
Non-violent crisis intervention certificate an asset

Mandatory Qualifications:

Personal experience with the Mental Health System
Frontline experience in the human services field on a paid or volunteer basis (3-5 years preferred).
Sound understanding of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Peer
Support Competencies
Experience with providing peer support an asset.

Mandatory Competencies:

Clinical competence and commitment to quality patient care
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Excellent attendance record
Must have good organizational skills to be able to cope with a fluctuating workload
Basic knowledge of community resources
Good working knowledge of an anti-oppressive and harm reduction approaches
Direct experience and capacity to work with youth including LGBTQ++ and gender fluid issues is considered an asset.

Primary Responsibilities also include:

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.


To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.


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