Peer Mentor: Recovery & Community Outreach (Remote)

Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

RRSP matching

Health/dental plan

LTD/Life insurance

EAP

Vacation 4 weeks

Remote work one day/week

Professional development

Job summary

PAARC in Peel Region seeks a Peer Mentor to support individuals living with addiction and mental health challenges at three shelters (Mississauga and Brampton). This role values lived experience and person-centred care.

You will collaborate with clinicians and case managers to provide group and 1:1 support, accompany clients to appointments, and help clients achieve recovery goals in a fast-paced setting. This full-time role includes mileage reimbursement, RRSP matching, health/dental, EAP, 4

Qualifications

• Lived experience of addiction and 2 years of recovery.
• Secondary school completion or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to PAARC clients and enhance recovery journeys.
• Co-facilitate groups and conduct individual support meetings.
• Accompany clients to appointments and distribute approved information.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and case managers for holistic care.
• Engage in service development, meetings, and training.
• Use lived experience to support clients with empathy and respect.
• Maintain professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
• Serve as a positive role model for clients and peers.

Skills

Lived experience

Community outreach

Non-judgemental communication

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary school or equivalent

Post-secondary education an asset

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

PAARC in Peel Region seeks a Peer Mentor to support individuals living with addiction and mental health challenges at three shelters (Mississauga and Brampton). This role values lived experience and person-centred care.

You will collaborate with clinicians and case managers to provide group and 1:1 support, accompany clients to appointments, and help clients achieve recovery goals in a fast-paced setting. This full-time role includes mileage reimbursement, RRSP matching, health/dental, EAP, 4