Internal/External Peer Support Worker - Services to Indigenous Population

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent; Wallaceburg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent seeks a Peer Support Worker to serve Indigenous adults, drawing on lived experience to foster trust and wellness. This permanent full-time role is based in Wallaceburg and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support individualized recovery plans.

Responsibilities include peer-led groups, practical support for navigating services, and promoting independence within the Indigenous community, with flexible hours to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Social Service Worker or Addictions and Mental Health with applicable registration.
• Peer Support Specialist certification through CACCF or other relevant qualifications.
• Experience engaging Indigenous Peoples in a community setting.
• Personal lived experience in recovery from mental health/addiction challenges.
• Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients through peer-based rapport building, active listening and empathetic conversation.
• Provide practical assistance with problem-solving, developing life skills and navigating resources.
• Support individuals in accessing mental health, housing, income, employment, education and other community services.
• Facilitate peer-led support groups, workshops and wellness activities.
• Collaborate with the primary worker and Indigenous community partners to support recovery plans.
• Promote independence and community peer development.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Social Service Worker or Addictions and Mental Health

Job description

Peer Support Worker - Services to Indigenous Population

1 Permanent Full-time - Wallaceburg Office

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

The Peer Support Worker will provide person-centered support to Indigenous adult clients experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges, drawing on their lived experience to build trust, foster connection, and promote wellness and recovery. The incumbent will support clients in working toward the achievement of their goals as identified in their individual recovery plans and work collaboratively with the primary worker.

Reporting to the Integrated Manager of Integrated Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Engaging clients through peer-based rapport building, active listening and empathetic conversation.
• Providing practical assistance with problem-solving, developing life skills and navigating community resources and systems.
• Support individuals in accessing mental health, addiction, housing, income, employment, education, and other community services.
• Facilitate peer-led support groups, workshops, and wellness activities.
• Collaborating with the primary worker, multidisciplinary team and Indigenous community partners to support individualized recovery plans and continuity of care.
• Promotes opportunities for increased independence and champions community peer development.
  

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline such as Social Service Worker or Addictions and Mental Health, with applicable professional registration. Peer Support Specialist certification through C.A.C.C.F. (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation) or other education/qualifications with registration deemed relevant by the employer.
• Experience engaging and working with Indigenous Peoples in a community setting.
• Personal lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or addiction challenges.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge, awareness and sensitivity to Indigenous Cultures and Traditions.
  
• A valid Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle.

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week with working one evening per week. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirements.

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by 4:30pm on November 11, 2026, on BambooHR.

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.