Peer Support Worker - Pitching In Project
Job in
St. John's, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
Listed on 2026-08-28
Listing for:
The Gathering Place
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Crisis Counselor, Mental Health, Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate -
Healthcare
Crisis Counselor, Mental Health, Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Peer Support Worker – Pitching in Project
Reports to:
Manager of Housing
Contract Type: CUPE Local 5478
Rate of Pay: $25.25 per hour
Hours:
Flexible schedule including Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends
The Peer Support Worker uses personal lived experience with mental health, substance use, and/or homelessness to support Guests on their individual journeys. As part of The Gathering Place, this position helps create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where Guests are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. Through peer support, advocacy, harm reduction, and wellness navigation, the Peer Support Worker builds trust, reduces stigma, and promotes hope and connection.
What You’ll Do
Work with Pitching In program participants to conduct proactive needle recovery, safe disposal and community clean up activities in designated areas.
Provide guidance, coaching and support to participants, promoting safe work practices and positive participation.
Support community outreach and promote harm reduction, public health and community safety initiatives.
Work collaboratively with the Project Coordinator and community partners to deliver project objectives.
Maintain healthy personal and professional boundaries and practice self-care
Complete required documentation and comply with organizational policies, occupational health and safety requirements and safe work procedures.
Perform other related duties consistent with the objectives of the project.
What You Bring
Personal lived experience with homelessness and/or mental health and addictions challenges, with the ability to safely use that experience to support others
Peer Support Training and community-based experience are considered assets
Compassionate, non-judgmental approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, de-escalation, crisis response, and anti-discrimination principles
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting a sense of belonging for all Guests
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work collaboratively as part of a team
Strong documentation, report writing, and basic computer skills
Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check required
Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.
Closing Date:
August 31, 2026
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