Peer Support Worker_PT-Contract

DATE: April 2, 2025
LOCATION:   Toronto, ON – Railside CM
COMPENSATION: $48,941 - $58,154 annually prorated
CONTRACT DURATION: 6 Months Contract, 21 hours per week

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring Part-time Contract Peer Support Worker.

Job Summary
The Peer Support Worker position is open to those whom have lived experience with mental health and/or addiction and have gone through a process of recovery. The peer mentor is responsible to use their lived experience to assist others in the recovery process and to navigate the mental health and addiction systems. This would be accomplished through a variety of activities such as group facilitation, individual support with appointments and structured positive relationship building.

What You Will Do

• To accompany clients to various appointments in the community.
• Help with goal setting, problem solving and emotional support
• Work in collaboration with other program staff and community partners
• Contribute to program development and implementation.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate mental health/ recovery/treatment groups.
• Have up-to date knowledge of local resources. Assist with referrals to support as needed.
• To help ensure that clients are connecting with caseworkers and caseworkers with clients.
• Supports a regular number of clients by meeting in the community
• Establishing a supportive relationship, always
• Guide clients to make choices that promote safety, wellness and recovery.
• Positive role model and encouragement of others in the recovery process
• Assist with drop-in programs at various city locations
• Attend training sessions and group meetings
• Have regular supervision with director or senior staff
• Prepare and dismantle group/including light cleaning and trash removal

What You Bring:
Must Haves

• Completion of peer training.
• Experience/knowledge of mental health/ addictions systems.
• Solid working knowledge of recovery principles.
• Knowledge of community services and supports.
• Some experience in peer support counselling.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and on a team.
• Enthusiastic problem solver, positive conflict resolution and goal setting practices.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Flexible availability.
• knowledge of Peer Support Core Values

Nice-to-Haves

• Certified in WRAP is an asset

Work Environment:
Walk up and down stairs, physically able to assist client with daily living activities, 10%-20% travel to different locations with transit and/or own vehicle, outdoor travel, lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

E-learning program available all year round

Starting vacation time above minimum standard

Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness

Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program

Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2025