Peer Support Worker

Job summary

Provide support and create a safe, inclusive environment for youth aged 12-25 at the Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, implementing group workshops, and referring youth to clinical staff for crisis or mental health supports.

Job details

Our staff love working at RVH. We all share the same purpose – to provide the best possible health care experience for our patients and their families. Are you already an employee at RVH? Internal applicants should log in to the intranet job posting page to view additional listings. If you are looking for a different position that isn’t posted here, send your CV to hr@renfrewhosp.com to be considered for other opportunities that come up. Current Opportunities Back to Job Opportunities Peer Support Worker Job Posting Number 26-61 Department Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Status Permanent, Full Time Salary Scale $26.68 - $32.42 Posting Date 2026-09-10 8:00 Closing Date 2026-09-24 16:00 Description Extra Information: Employment Opportunity # 26-61 PEER Support Worker, Permanent, Full-Time, Pembroke Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub Background Ontario’s youth and young adults continue to experience challenges and barriers to accessing mental health resources in their communities. The Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Initiative aims to bring the right services to youth and their families in the form of youth hubs that serve as fully integrated “one-stop-shops” for youth aged 12-25. These Youth Wellness Hubs will address needs related to mental health, substance abuse, primary care, education, employment, training, housing and other community and social services. Come join us! As a result of internal movement at RVH, we are hiring a full-time PEER Support Worker with our Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario. This is an in-person position within Renfrew County. Pay Grid: $26.68 - $32.42 /hour Job Summary With two locations, one in Pembroke and one in Renfrew, the Peer Support Worker will provide support to youth who access services and recreation at the Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO). They will support and assist in creating a safe and accepting environment for youth (12-25 years old) with a special emphasis on the 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous youth and other marginalized community youth. Responsibilities Welcome and introduce new youth to YWHO staff and other youth and the Hub Explain the digital registration process and provide assistance if appropriate Provide positive engagement with youth. Refer any youth in need of crisis, mental health, or other core service supports to clinical staff Work towards creating an inclusive culture with youth in a supportive and respectful manner Work from a harm reduction and youth-centered approach Facilitate planned activities with youth Facilitate and implement group workshops Be able to co-create life skills and social skill groups Set-up and implement skills and well-being activities under the direction of the Hub Team Lead Co-lead programs in person or virtually as required Other duties may be required Qualifications Qualifications/Skills/Experience Excellent communication/interpersonal skills Education and/or work experience in social services or related field Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues is an asset Ability to create a non-judgmental, inclusive youth-friendly environment where youth feel valued Knowledge of community resources and familiarity of Renfrew County is an asset Basic kitchen skills and knowledge of corresponding health and safety practices (food handling course) is an asset Willingness to attend a variety of training such as peer support, nonviolent crisis intervention, anti-oppression, etc. Bilingualism (French/English) is a requirement A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening is a requirement Able to work a variety of hours include evenings, weekends and weekdays is a requirement Valid First Aid & CPR certificate or willingness to obtain. Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to multiple Renfrew County YWHO locations QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION BY 12:00 P.M. on Friday August 7, 2026 to HR@RENFREWHOSP.COM or at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-485 ext. 275. Qualifications/Skills/Experience Excellent communication/interpersonal skills Education and/or work experience in social services or related field Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues is an asset Ability to create a non-judgmental, inclusive youth-friendly environment where youth feel valued Knowledge of community resources and familiarity of Renfrew County is an asset Basic kitchen skills and knowledge of corresponding health and safety practices (food handling course) is an asset Willingness to attend a variety of training such as peer support, nonviolent crisis intervention, anti-oppression, etc. Bilingualism (French/English) is a requirement A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening is a requirement Able to work a variety of hours include evenings, weekends and weekdays is a requirement Valid First Aid & CPR certificate or willingness to obtain. Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to multiple Renfrew County YWHO locations QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION BY 12:00 P.M. on Friday August 7, 2026 to HR@RENFREWHOSP.COM or at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-485 ext. 275. Apply We are processing your submission. Please do not press back or refresh. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. All new hires are required to obtain a Police Record Check or a Vulnerable Sector Check valid from within the last six (6) months, as well as their immunization status/immunity to a select group of communicable illnesses (including having received full COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days ago) as a pre-condition of employment. All information provided will be kept confidential. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851, extension 275 or by emailing HR@renfrewhosp.com RVH is an approved employer of the CNO Supervised Practice Experience Partnership program. SPEP-eligible Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are welcome to apply.

What you’ll do

Provide support and create a safe, inclusive environment for youth aged 12-25 at the Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, implementing group workshops, and referring youth to clinical staff for crisis or mental health supports.

Requirements

Requires bilingualism in French and English, a valid driver's license, and a current Vulnerable Sector Screening. Candidates should have education or experience in social services, with lived experience in mental health or substance use considered an asset.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Peer Support
• Crisis Intervention
• Harm Reduction
• Youth Engagement
• Workshop Facilitation
• Bilingualism
• French Language
• English Language
• Inclusive Culture Creation
• Food Handling
• First Aid
• CPR

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare