Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is pleased to partner with various agencies in the Peel Region, including Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC) , to offer services to the local community at the
* new* Brampton based Homelessness and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.
HART Hubs are community-based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.
Achieving our vision means we’re recruiting people who are passionate about driving change and delivering evidence-based, responsive and affirming care that meet people where they are. Are you ready to join us?
About Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC):PAARC is a notable not-for-profit charitable organization funded by the Ministry of Health, through Ontario Health Central Region. With full accreditation from the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive services to those dealing with alcohol, drugs, gambling, gaming, and various behavioral dependencies, alongside supporting mental health challenges. Our commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace and a person-centered approach underlines our services and team ethos.
Aboutthe role
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Welcomer plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming, inclusive and non-judgmental environment. The Peer Welcomer implements holistic tools for support and provides peer supports to individuals experiencing mental health, addiction and/or homelessness concerns, using their lived experience to build relationships and promote an individual’s right to self determination. The Peer Welcomers also plays an important function in providing front desk supports and maintaining the overall coordination of the site.
We are hiring for one (1) full-time, permanent role working at the Brampton HART Hub
Benefits included: group health/dental plan, RRSP matching, LTD/life insurance, EAP, 4 weeks of vacation to start, professional development opportunities, mileage reimbursement
What you'll do- Serve as first point of contact for walk-in clients, providing a welcoming, inclusive, non-stigmatizing experience for visitors, grounded in lived experience and trauma-informed care.
- May use evidence-based tools to assist clients in goal setting and creating individual care plans
- Share relevant lived experience in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Promote empowerment and self-advocacy for clients
- Assist to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by sharing own techniques and strategies.
- Manage and support the flow of the common spaces and basic need services on site.
- In collaboration with the team, be mindful of and prepared to respond to risk with mitigation strategies, including providing crisis intervention and de-escalation supports and connecting to crisis services when appropriate.
- Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals
- Facilitate recovery and/or social-recreational groups as needed, including developing new group materials.
- Actively participate in staff meetings, team huddles, supervisions, case conferences, trainings, and events as required.
- Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact
- Participate in internal or external committees, including communities of practice as requested by the HART Hub Program Manager and/or home…
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