Peer Support Worker (Full-time Permanent)

Recovery principles, strengths approach and empowerment- oriented philosophies and practices in work with participants.

• Strong knowledge, understanding and practice of trauma informed approaches to mental health, substance use and addictions issues.
• An ability to relate to participants from a peer perspective, as well as communicate to a health care team with an understanding of the recovery model.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and purposeful self-disclosure.
• Ability to work well with Clients, Family Members, Professionals and Agencies of varying ideologies.
• Self-motivation to work independently and interpersonal skills to work well as a team member.
• Must possess a broad knowledge of community resources and the ability to strongly advocate for people and make professional referrals.
• Excellent written and documentation skills.
• Understanding of data collection for the purposes of statistical reporting and quality improvement.
• Current certification or the willingness to obtain Naloxone, BLS and CPI certification
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License, with a clean driver’s abstract and regular access to a vehicle is preferred.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.