Peer Support Worker – Mental Health & Addictions
About the role
Categories: Service
Location(s): Owen Sound
Types: Full TimeTemporary
POSITION TITLE: PEER SUPPORT WORKER
DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 2027)
WAGE RATE: $28.667 – $29.524
Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Addiction Services the Peer Support Worker following Recovery Principles is responsible for the provision of support, information, consultation, education and community development services to benefit clients accessing substance use and mental health supports offered by the Supportive Outreach Service (SOS).
Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:
Required
- Post-Secondary certificate in Mental Health, Addictions, or relevant Social Science Field
- Experience supporting families and/or people with substance use and mental health issues
- Awareness of mental health and substance use services, and resources within Grey/Bruce County
- Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the rights and needs of people with substance use and mental health issues
- Knowledge of Harm Reduction Principles and Practices
- Knowledge of major mental illnesses and their impact on individuals and families
- Knowledge of psychiatry, DSM V and the Ontario Mental Health Act
- Knowledge and appreciation of Recovery Principles
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with family members and with professionals
- Strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing skills
- Good judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
- Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license, insurance and access to reliable transportation – travel is required
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
- Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
- Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Preferred
- Formal Peer Support Training
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Training
- C.P.I. training up to date
About Brightshores Health System
Brightshores Health System operates six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Our mission is to build healthier communities one patient at a time.
This page is not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. For other inquires please reach out to us at web@brightshores.ca
Peer Support Worker – Mental Health & Addictions
About the role
Categories: Service
Location(s): Owen Sound
Types: Full TimeTemporary
POSITION TITLE: PEER SUPPORT WORKER
DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 2027)
WAGE RATE: $28.667 – $29.524
Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Addiction Services the Peer Support Worker following Recovery Principles is responsible for the provision of support, information, consultation, education and community development services to benefit clients accessing substance use and mental health supports offered by the Supportive Outreach Service (SOS).
Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:
Required
- Post-Secondary certificate in Mental Health, Addictions, or relevant Social Science Field
- Experience supporting families and/or people with substance use and mental health issues
- Awareness of mental health and substance use services, and resources within Grey/Bruce County
- Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the rights and needs of people with substance use and mental health issues
- Knowledge of Harm Reduction Principles and Practices
- Knowledge of major mental illnesses and their impact on individuals and families
- Knowledge of psychiatry, DSM V and the Ontario Mental Health Act
- Knowledge and appreciation of Recovery Principles
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with family members and with professionals
- Strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing skills
- Good judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
- Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license, insurance and access to reliable transportation – travel is required
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
- Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
- Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Preferred
- Formal Peer Support Training
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Training
- C.P.I. training up to date
About Brightshores Health System
Brightshores Health System operates six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Our mission is to build healthier communities one patient at a time.
This page is not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. For other inquires please reach out to us at web@brightshores.ca