Toronto Peer Support Worker

Position: Toronto Peer Support Worker Needed
Join LOFT Community Services as a Peer Support Worker in Toronto. This role harnesses your lived experience to provide essential support for mental health recovery.

Focused on individuals with mental health and addiction recovery knowledge, the Peer Support Worker is a 20-hour per week onsite position. You will offer guidance, attend appointments, and facilitate group sessions for clients, helping them navigate their recovery journeys while fostering safety and wellness within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with resource access

• Promote independence and recovery through supportive relationships

• Co-facilitate recovery-focused mental health groups

• Collaborate with staff and community partners for coordinated care

• Maintain a clean and welcoming program environment

Requirements:

• Completion of Peer Support Training or related certification

• Solid understanding of community support systems

• Proven experience in peer support principles

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills

• Adaptable and able to respond to client needs

Utilize your experiences and skills to empower others in their recovery at LOFT in Toronto.
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