PEER SPECIALIST – INDIGENOUS MOBILE WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (76-26)

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

HOOPP retirement plan

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka–Parry Sound Branch, is seeking a Peer Specialist for Indigenous Mobile Withdrawal Management Services. The role focuses on case management, crisis intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation for people living with mental illness/addictions.

You will work within the B’SAANIBAMAADSIWIN program, coordinating care in a collaborative team, with flexible days including evenings and weekends in Bracebridge, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indigenous populations within traditional lands (Williams and Robinson Huron Treaty areas).
• Two Eyed Seeing approach and traditional healing knowledge are valued.
• One year experience with adults in addictions treatment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and treatment.
• Provide recovery-oriented supports in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Deliver services in rural Muskoka/Parry Sound communities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (French/English) - asset

Education

OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)

Ontario Peer Development Initiative certification

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Data management software

Job description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 4, 2026, AT 4:00PM

PEER SPECIALIST – INDIGENOUS MOBILE WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (76-26)

B’SAANIBAMAADSIWIN PROGRAM

Hours of Work:28 hours per week

Job Status:Permanent

Base office: Bracebridge

Competition #:76-26

Purpose of the Position:The position is to carryout case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention and treatment for individuals living with mental illness and/or addictions. These team members have the clinical skills and experience necessary to assess, plan, develop, co-ordinate, and provide treatment by way of rehabilitative and supportive services in a multi-disciplinary and/or collaborative environments.

Education and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Indigenous populations within the traditional lands of the Williams and Robinson Huron Treaty (specifically Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts).
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and an understanding of traditional language importance.
• Identify and describe a range of traditional and non-traditional healing and wellness practices and sources of expertise including elders and healers (Two Eyed Seeing approach).
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting. One year working experience with adults in the addictions treatment system.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Certification with Ontario Peer Development Initiative or willingness to acquire certification.
• One-year personal experience in the mental health system as a consumer/ survivor/ or family member
• As a member of a multidisciplinary team and with strong clinical-case management abilities, provide recovery-oriented supports to clients living with mental health and/or addictions needs in a congregate living setting.
• Awareness and application of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services an asset.
• Experience providing case management services to those experiencing mental illness/addictions
• Familiarity with Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles and practices and the concept of recovery as asset.
• A commitment to the rights of those experiencing mental illness/addictions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software.
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound.
• A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.
• Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset.
• Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Education is a requirement.
• Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary scale: $25.26 to $29.98 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits include:Comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in aRegistered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.

The Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch

173-202 Manitoba Street

Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3

Telephone: [phone] Online: CMHA MPS Careers

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply.

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

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