Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Oakville, Ontario, Canada Halton Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

Halton Healthcare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Peer Mentor to join our team. As a Peer Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals and families navigating the mental health system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide peer support and guidance to individuals and families
  • Advocate on behalf of individuals and participate in service resolution
  • Build and maintain linkages to service providers throughout Mississauga and Halton
  • Assist with intake and assessments, comfort plan
  • Assist in navigating mental health services
  • Provide mentorship and support to clients
  • Complete necessary documentation according to agency guidelines
  • Participate in assigned seminars, training and education sessions and in regional Peer Mentor advocacy groups and best practice development
Qualifications
  • Must have lived experience within the Addictions and/or Mental Health system
  • Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of common challenges faced by those navigating this system
  • Cannot currently be receiving treatment at Halton Healthcare within the Mental Health Program
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
  • Proven confidence to advocate with an open mind of lived experience, within the addiction and mental health system to reduce stigma
  • Awareness of Ontario Disability Supports Program (ODSP), Ontario Works (OW), Health and Safety, Ontario Human Rights, Employment Standard Act
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and independently
  • Ability to adapt to various work environments and able to flex work hours to meet program, employer and client demands
  • Completed post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent work experience may be considered
  • Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and the Recovery Model
  • Have or be willing to obtain Core Skills Training, Peer Worker training, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, and First Aid & CPR


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