Use lived experience and peer support skills with CMHA Kenora at the Kenora Emergency Shelter during weekday evening intake hours. This part-time contract role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 p.m. to midnight.
As a Peer Support Worker, you will connect with overnight shelter patrons and provide nonclinical support. Your work includes emotional support, advocacy, referrals, goal setting, and navigation across health and social services. You will support housing goals through the Clinical Service Hub and HART Hub.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop supportive relationships with shelter patrons
- Support individualized housing goals and recovery planning
- Navigate health, social, and community resources
- Assess risk and respond to safety concerns
- Maintain records and monitor service outcomes
Requirements:
- Lived experience perspective and peer support training
- Minimum one year official peer support volunteer experience
- Knowledge of homelessness, mental health, and community resources
- Trauma-informed, culturally competent, and harm reduction knowledge
- Valid driver's license, criminal records check, and CPR certification
Bring advocacy, communication, assessment, and recovery-focused skills to support patrons at CMHA Kenora's emergency shelter.
Peer Support Worker Kenora Shelter in Alton employer: Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch (CMHAMPS) is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Located in Bracebridge, this organization fosters a supportive work culture where team members are encouraged to develop their clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. With benefits such as optional enrolment in a Registered Retirement plan and a commitment to diversity and accessibility, CMHAMPS stands out as a rewarding place to work for those passionate about mental health care.
Contact Details:
Canadian Mental Health Association Recruitment Team
