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Peer Support Worker

Cornwall, ON
CA$28 - CA$28/hour
Mid Level
Full-Time
Part-Time

About the role

Numéro du poste :

J0426-1043

Titre du poste :

Peer Support Worker

Catégorie de poste :

Soins infirmiers

Unité :

Substance Use Day Treatment

Type de poste :

Permanent, temps partiel

Postes ouverts :

1

Ville, province, pays :

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted :

Le 1 mai 2026

Quart de travail disponible :

Quart de jour du lundi au vendredi - Horaire sujet à changer

Quart de soir du lundi au vendredi - Horaire sujet à changer

8:00am-16:00am - Schedule subject to change

Date de retrait :

Le 8 mai 2026

Salaire :

$27.60 - $28.37/heure

Syndicat :

CUPE

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality

People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners

Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

The Substance Use Day/Evening Treatment program is a structured, non-residential day treatment service for individuals experiencing substance use challenges, offering scheduled daytime support. It provides both individual and group programming, including evidence-informed counselling, psychoeducational sessions, peer support, and relapse prevention planning. The program also incorporates clinical support, case management, and coordination with community resources to address a range of health and social needs.

Requirements of the job

  • Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma

  • Submission of a Letter of Lived Experience in substance use health and mental health

  • Peer mentoring skills

  • Completion of a peer training and mentorship program such as the Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa (PSO) or equivalent organization

  • Training certifications in programs such as Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Non-violent Crisis intervention

  • Excellent people, time management and organization skills

  • Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance

  • Demonstrated commitment to patient safety

  • Computer skills

  • Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French) and testing completed

Assets

  • College-level education in Social Work/Counselling/Social Sciences
  • Demonstrated knowledge of peer support and family support community resources

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About Cornwall Community Hospital

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Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to their catchment area of 110,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne.

With 165 beds, more than 1200 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.

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