Numéro de concours :

J0825-0227

Titre du poste :

Peer Specialist, Community Mental Health

Type de poste :

Temporaire temps plein

Emplacement du poste :

Pembroke, ON

Catégorie de poste :

Santé alliée

Nombre de postes ouverts :

1

Department :

Community Mental Health

Syndicat :

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Date d'affichage :

Le 19 août 2025

Date de retrait :

Le 26 août 2025

Salaire :

$30.66 - $33.11/heure

Niveau du poste :

3

Heures par semaine :

37.5

Quart(s) de travail :

Monday to Friday, Days

FTE :

1

Site :

Santé mentale communautaire - Pembroke

Déplacement nécessaire :

Oui

Internal ID :

P-225-25

The Peer Specialist draws on their own skills and experiences as a consumer of Mental Health Services and with personal experience and insight into the impacts of gender-based violence to provide peer-based support, advocacy and non-clinical counselling services to clients of the Community Mental Health Program. The Peer Specialist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides services to clients who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV) enabling them to maintain a level of optimal functioning and to achieve their vocational goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum two (2) year Post Secondary School Diploma in Social Service Work

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a mental health program

• Personal experience and insight into the impacts of gender-based violence, with the ability to draw on this experience in a supportive, non-judgmental and empowering way.

• Previous experience working in a counseling capacity or in a community mental health program setting or related field(s)

• Previous experience working with Community Advisory Committees and volunteers

• Previous experience in a team oriented environment

• Experience living and/or working in the Mental Health System or with individuals who have experienced gender-based violence

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of community of Renfrew County and issues concerning individuals living with serious mental illness and gender-based violence.

• Demonstrated computer software application skills

• Ability to function with groups of clients as well as individuals

• Proven ability to effectively provide service to a difficult to serve population

• Valid Class G Driver’s License

• Access to a reliable vehicle with minimum $2,000,000.00 liability insurance to transport self and clients throughout Renfrew County

• Clear Criminal Record Check

• Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital

• Bilingualism is an asset

Pembroke Regional Hospital values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at humanresources@prh.email*. We thank all candidates for their interests; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position, if unionized, and any appointments are subject to the terms and conditions of the Union group's Collective Agreement.*

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