Kingston Community Peer Support Worker

Join Peer Support South East Ontario as a Community Peer Support Worker in Kingston.

This role offers part-time positions focused on providing critical support for individuals confronting mental health and addiction issues.

Peer Support South East Ontario is looking for two part-time workers at AMHS Kingston Hart Hub. You will provide peer support while drawing from your experiences in addiction recovery. To qualify, candidates must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to a reliable work schedule, along with meeting screening standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver peer support tailored to individual recovery needs

• Share personal recovery narratives to engage clients

• Ensure regular and dependable attendance at work

• Engage in crisis prevention and management training

• Assist in wellness recovery action planning with clients

Requirements:

• Preferred post-secondary education in related field

• Personal experience with concurrent disorders is required

• Current training in First Aid and crisis intervention

• Ability to work independently with flexibility in schedule

• Must pass a criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening

Empower others while utilizing your skills at PSSEO in Kingston and help foster hope and healing.