Night Peer Engagement Worker – Mental Health & Addictions

Addiction & Mental Health Services KFLA; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Kingston seeks a Peer Engagement Support Worker to connect clients with essential services focused on harm reduction. The candidate should have knowledge of mental health issues, crisis intervention skills, and a strong ability to build rapport with clients. This temporary full-time role requires flexible working hours and may include driving clients. A valid Ontario driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health and addictions is an asset.
• Knowledge of overdose response including naloxone administration.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Connect clients to essential services focusing on harm reduction.
• Support harm reduction practices and ensure respectful environments.
• Engage clients and identify their health and service needs.

Skills

Knowledge of harm reduction principles

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health symptoms

Crisis intervention skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build rapport with clients

Basic computer skills

Job description

A mental health service provider in Kingston seeks a Peer Engagement Support Worker to connect clients with essential services focused on harm reduction. The candidate should have knowledge of mental health issues, crisis intervention skills, and a strong ability to build rapport with clients. This temporary full-time role requires flexible working hours and may include driving clients. A valid Ontario driver's license is necessary.