Lifewise is seeking a Peer Supporter to join our team for a six-month contractual position (with potential to extend). Lifewise is a non-profit organization created by and for individuals living with mental health and addictions issues. Our mission is to inspire hope for recovery and decrease stigma for individuals living with mental health and addictions issues and their supporters.
Please note that this position will be working directly as a member of the Opioid Dependency Team (ODT) in St.Anothony. Job duties and schedule will be determined by the ODT Teams with support from Lifewise. The Successful applicant will demonstrate a high ability to engage with a range of diverse populations, including individuals living with serious and persistent mental health and addictions issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for utilizing their own lived experiences in conjunction with the established guidelines of Peer Support, the Recovery Approach, Lifewise and other partnering organizations. This position also:
Provides regular peer support within current and future programs of the Opioid Dependency Treatment Hubs
- Interacts with peers, professionals, and community partners to enhance awareness of the importance of peer support in the recovery journey (including committee involvement, public presentations, and relationship building)
- Compiles, maintains and reports on monthly and quarterly program statistics
- Attends regular program meetings in order to share pertinent information and maintain effective communication
- Offers support in analyzing trends in programs, identifying issues and developing and recommending solutions
- Remains informed on all areas of peer support and recovery
- Represents organization as required
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience
- Personal lived experience with (and willingness to share) with mental health and addictions; lived experience with Opioid Use Disorder or Alcohol Use Disorder considered an asset
- Experience as a client within an Opioid Dependency Treatment Hub considered an asset
- Experience working with and enjoyment from supporting others.
- Hold valid Class 5 driver’s license (unrestricted) with regular access to personal (travel is required in this position)
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Required Skills and Specifications
- Demonstrates empathetic, patient, non-judgmental, and supportive personality
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of self-help, peer support, and recovery
- Demonstrates commitment to high professional ethical standards
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a supportive member of a team
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and relational skills - ability to establish trusting relationships
- Demonstrates a commitment to role-modelling a recovery lifestyle by sharing common experience and practical information
- Demonstrates an ability to respect other people's right to refuse help or resist change
- Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality and flexibility towards change
- Demonstrates effective strategies for maintaining own personal health
- Demonstrates strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to engage with a range of diverse populations, including individuals living with serious and persistent mental health and addictions issues.
Compensation
This position is offered at a rate of $24.98 an hour. Lifewise offers a competitive health and dental package available after the probationary period. All staff are offered a variety of training opportunities, including a professional Peer Support training program, ASIST and MHFA.
We also offer a working environment that supports and fosters wellness. Our all-inclusive team approach is unique in that we honor and recognize mental health and addictions issues as an asset.
Work Hours
Current schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Flexibility in work hours is required to accommodate the fast-paced, flexible community environment
How to Apply
Email your cover letter and resume noting how you meet the requirements to [email protected] by 4:00 pm, August 3,2026. Please ensure to include details about your lived experience with mental health and/or addictions in your cover letter, as this is a requirement for employment with Lifewise.
Pay: $24.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
