This is a part time position (with potential for full time) located in Midland/Penetanguishene. As a peer who maintains ongoing wellness and models recovery principals, your purpose is to perform a wide range of tasks to assist clients/patients to regain control over their own lives & recovery process. You will utilize and share your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction challenges to inspire clients of all ages on the shared journey of discovery, recovery and hope.
Responsibilities include:
· Work in a respectful, supportive and non-judgmental manner as part of a positive, solution focussed team
· Initiate, interact and participate in social activities with clients, peer-led workshops and 1:1’s to increase social experiences, provide skill building opportunities and build supportive relationships in a meaningful and compassionate manner.
· Share lived experience in a relevant and appropriate way, maintaining clear boundaries as necessary, model effective skills, competency in own recovery and in maintaining ongoing wellness
· Offer encouragement & hope, while partnering with clients to move towards their vision of recovery and wellness.
· Provide information and support clients to link with community resources of their choice
· Adhere to all PCFC & relevant customer policies, procedures, expectations and Code of Ethics and confidentiality guidelines
· Actively participate in meetings, seminars, projects & training as required.
· Accurately and legibly complete any required documentation.
Requirements include:
· Must be reliable and maintain an excellent work attendance record.
· Must include cover letter with resume.
· Must have personal experience living with mental illness and/or addictions and be willing to self disclose.
· Must be available to work a variable work schedule including .
· Must be able to provide own transportation for travel in Simcoe County
· Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, and basic computer skills
· Excellent knowledge of available community resources, programs and services
· Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision
· The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check
· Ability to perform physical aspects of the position and to maintain regular attendance.
· Willingness to attend and complete all mandatory training.
Deadline to apply is Sunday June 7, 2026 11:59 PM.
For consideration, please submit a resume AND a cover letter that overviews your lived experience with mental health/addictions to:
Hiring Team
[email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have a family member or personal experience of living with mental illness and/or addictions, and are you willing to disclose it?
Work Location: In person
