Peer Mentor (HART Hub Dufferin)

PAARC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

RRSP matching

Group health/dental plan

LTD/life insurance

EAP

4 weeks of vacation to start

Remote work one day per week

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

PAARC’s HART Hub Dufferin in Orangeville is seeking a dedicated Peer Mentor to deliver wraparound, peer-driven care with a multidisciplinary team. You will leverage your lived experience to support clients, assist in crisis response, and help empower individuals toward recovery and self-advocacy.

The role is full-time and onsite, offering benefits, one remote work day per week, and opportunities for professional development in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training or education in a relevant discipline.
• Personal lived experience with mental health and/or addiction and/or homelessness, and a willingness to share their experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the mental health and addictions sector with a focus on recovery-oriented practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clients with peer support by facilitating individual sessions in accordance with established protocols and appropriate standards.
• Work with Counsellors/Case Managers and other clinicians to respond to crisis situations and to connect with services.
• Share relevant lived experience in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Support clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
• Assist to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by sharing own techniques and strategies.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

Post-secondary training

Job description

The HART Hub Dufferin is dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals in Dufferin County experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use challenges. By providing integrated, low-barrier support services, we aim to enhance the quality of life, physical health, and overall well-being of individuals in our community. We take a person-centered, equity-focused approach to ensure that clients have access to the care they need when they need it. Services will be offered across Dufferin County at various locations and through mobile outreach.

Why Join Us

The HART Hub Dufferin is at the forefront of providing integrated care for individuals facing complex challenges in Dufferin County. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative program that addresses the root causes of homelessness and supports individuals through a holistic, person-centered approach.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Peer Mentor to be an integral part of the HART Hub Dufferin, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive, integrated care services to vulnerable individuals. The Peer Mentor will be responsible for offering lived experience support as part of the wrap around multidisciplinary team.

We are hiring for one (1) full-time, permanent role working at the HART Hub Dufferin in Orangeville

Benefits included: Mileage reimbursement, RRSP matching, group health/dental plan, LTD/life insurance, EAP, 4 weeks of vacation to start, remote work one day per week, professional development opportunities

What you'll do

Provide Clients with peer support by facilitating individual sessions in accordance with established protocols and appropriate standards.

Work with Counsellors/Case Managers and other clinicians to respond to crisis situations and to connect with services.

Share relevant lived experience in an appropriate and professional manner.

Support clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.

Assist to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by sharing own techniques and strategies.

Requirements

Post-secondary training or education in a relevant discipline

Personal lived experience with mental health and/or addiction and/or homelessness, and a willingness to share their experience

Minimum 1 year experience in the mental health and addictions sector with a focus on recovery-oriented practice

Working Conditions

Onsite at the HART Hub Dufferin location (at the W&M Edelbrock Centre - 30 Centre St, Orangeville). Hours of operation are 9:00 am – 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (no bed services at this location)

The Hub is open 365 days a year, including statutory holidays. Shift work is required. 12 hour rotational shift day/afternoons including weekends 9:00am – 10:00pm. Will work 35.0 hours per week

Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to sites within Orangeville and Shelburne.

PAARC is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to accessible and inclusive employment practices in compliance with AODA. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples, to apply. Our commitment extends through all recruitment stages. We encourage candidates to specify if they require any accommodation to ensure their full participation in the recruitment process, striving for an inclusive work environment where everyone is respected and valued.