Empowering Peer Support Worker at North End

Transform lives as a Peer Support Worker at the North End Community Health Centre, dedicated to fostering hope within the Indigenous community. Leverage your experience to provide compassionate support and essential resources.

This specialized role is intended for Indigenous applicants and focuses on assisting individuals 50+ who face mental health and social challenges. Your connection with tenants through shared experiences can significantly enhance their potential for independence and recovery. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team ensures that support is comprehensive and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Connect and engage with 50+ tenants through peer support

• Lead daily programming and support groups for participants

• Assist in maintaining independence and accessing community resources

• Work alongside healthcare professionals for holistic support

• Create a safe and supportive environment fostering recovery

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of relevant community experience

• Familiarity with the mental health and recovery process

• Strong commitment to equity and diversity values

• Proficient communication skills required

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening must be maintained

Your lived experience and skills can make a difference in the lives of many within the North End Community Health Centre.