Support Toronto service users through harm reduction and peer connection as a Warming Centre Peer Worker with CONC during extreme weather operations.
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre seeks Peer Workers for the Breaking Barriers – Substance Use and Addiction Peer Support Program. You will provide safety, support, harm reduction, and advocacy during City-activated warming centre operations. The role draws on lived or living experience and supports respectful, empowering service access.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build supportive, non-judgmental relationships with service users
- Provide referrals and advocacy for health and social services
- Share naloxone training and safe-use information
- Record supplies distribution and service referrals
- Support setup, cleaning, and sharps collection
Requirements:
- Lived or living experience with substance use or homelessness
- Knowledge of harm reduction and Toronto community resources
- Strong communication for respectful difficult conversations
- Reliability, teamwork, and calm crisis management
- Commitment to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practices
Bring lived experience, harm reduction knowledge, and compassionate advocacy to CONC's Toronto Warming Centre team.
Toronto Warming Centre Peer Worker employer: Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre
At Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering employees opportunities for advancement while working in a compassionate environment that prioritizes client-centered services for vulnerable populations. Located in a vibrant neighbourhood, we provide unique advantages such as flexible scheduling and access to ongoing training, ensuring our team is well-equipped to make a difference.
Contact Details:
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre Recruitment Team
