Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch means youll be part of something meaningful. For starters, were honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, were committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. Thats why weve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, were dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone including our team members. Thats why were proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. Youll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program
  

We are looking for a full-time permanent Peer Support Worker to join our team!

ThePeer Support Workerwill support both the Mental Health and Justice Services (MHJS) and Housing and Support Programs (HASP). This role will assist in the reintegration of recently released individuals from custody into their home community or community of choice. Peer Support acknowledges the value of personal lived experience as a demonstration of hope, recovery and ongoing personal growth and transformation.

Status: Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week (some evening hours may be required); Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.
Salary: $61,201.01 - 72,001.19 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)
Location:This position is based out of 314-7700 Hurontario St., Brampton.Although we operate within a hybrid workplace model, staff are required to have on-site and/or community presence as per program and client needs.

What You Will Do:

• Establish supportive relationships with a case load of clients and their support systems who are involved with the Release from Custody Services and the Housing program
• Provide release from custody planning and support to individuals incarcerated at a correctional institution or in custody in court and being released into the Peel region
• In collaboration with institutional staff, court personnel to develop supportive discharge planning services and communicate the release plan to service providers in the clients community
• Meet with clients in the community or their homes on a short term basis (6 12 months)
• Explain to the client the Peer Support Workers role as it relates to the larger MHJS/HASP program; use lived experiences and perspectives to support and promote mental health recovery
• Orient the person to recovery and talk about ways to support recovery; by disclosing personal lived experience, inspire hope, resiliency and personal responsibility. Invite, encourage, and support self-advocacy of clients in terms of their clinical relationships
• Develop and contribute to comprehensive assessments with clients and supports to identify client strengths and needs
• Make connections to other appropriate services by consulting, advocating and liaising with community resources and agencies
• Establish and implement Recovery Plans to guide the mutual work towards client recovery
• Provide on-going supportive counselling, life skills coaching, pre-employment coaching and appropriate referrals to enable clients to achieve their goals.
  
• Facilitate Wellness Action Recovery Plan (WRAP) and Pathways to Recovery groups and support peers to create WRAP and recovery plans for themselves.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• College diploma or University Degree in a human services field
• Completion of a Peer Support Recovery Education Program is preferred
• Experience with the criminal justice system an asset
• Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan Level II training an asset
• Must have lived experience with the mental health system
• 3 years or more experience working with vulnerable populations
• Experience with case management in a community setting essential
• Demonstrated knowledge of serious mental illness, concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnosis is required.
• Knowledge of Critical Time Intervention (CTI) is an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge of Recovery Principles
• Knowledge of community services and supports in Region of Peel
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, Client Record Management Systems, OCAN.
  
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
  
• Valid Canadian drivers license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 16th, 2025 by 5 PM.

At the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, youll not only assist people who are struggling, youll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place one person at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, and all equity-deserving groups.

*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at [email protected]

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment
To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidates experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.