Peer Mentor

1 week ago

Mississauga, Canada Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre Full time

Join us at Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC) and become a catalyst for change in the lives of individuals navigating the complexities of addiction and mental health challenges. This is more than a job—it's a chance to make a real difference in your community and to grow with a team that values your expertise and passion.

**About Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC)**:
PAARC is a notable not-for-profit charitable organization funded by the Ministry of Health, through Ontario Health Central Region. With full accreditation from the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive services to those dealing with alcohol, drugs, gambling, gaming, and various behavioral dependencies, alongside supporting mental health challenges. Our commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace and a person-centered approach underlines our services and team ethos.

**Role Description**:
As a **Peer Mentor **at PAARC, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the clinical work of our counsellors and case managers by providing person-centred support from a lived experience perspective. Your role will involve community outreach and direct support to clients of our programs, fostering hope and helping clients achieve their recovery goals.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide peer support to PAARC clients, enhancing their recovery journey.
- Co-facilitate educational and support groups and conduct individual support meetings.
- Accompany clients to appointments and distribute approved information to support program goals.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff, community nurse counsellors, and case managers to provide holistic support.
- Participate in service development discussions, team meetings, and training sessions as required.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Demonstrated ability to engage clients and provide support based on personal lived experience of addiction and recovery.
- Strong interpersonal skills, open, non-judgemental, and committed to professional growth and learning.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability, resiliency, and strong work ethics.
- Excellent emotional health and a balanced sense of self, serving as a positive role model for clients and peers.

**Requirements**:

- Lived experience of addiction and active engagement in you own recovery process, including 2 years of recovery
- Post-secondary degree or post-graduate diploma in human services from an accredited institution.
- Experience in substance abuse and knowledge of issues related to withdrawal management.
- Non-violent crisis intervention, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
- Reliable and efficient transportation for community visits.
- A Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening is mandatory for all clinical positions at PAARC.

Working hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 pm
- 4:30 pm

Pay: $37,962.00-$44,289.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have lived experience of addiction and active engagement in you own recovery process, including 2 years of recovery?

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (required)

Work Location: In person

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