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Peer Support Worker - Mobile Counselling Van
Dufferin Child & Family Services
Orangeville, CAN
Full-time
Entry · 2+ years experience
Onsite
CAD 52000-69000 yearly / year
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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- A unique professional opportunity to provide support to youth aged 12-25 experiencing mental health, substance use, and/or other challenges.
- A pivotal opportunity to focus on engaging and supporting Black and Indigenous youth in rural and small urban communities who experience unique mental health challenges.
- An opportunity to work in a progressive, multiservice agency.
- Create a safe and inclusive environment by fostering a welcoming, identity-affirming space that reflects the diversity of youth in Dufferin County.
- Provide one-on-one emotional and practical support to youth in an individual and group setting; facilitate peer-led groups that promote community and connection.
- Support youth in accessing mental health, primary care, housing, education, and social services within DCAFS and through community partners.
- Contribute to youth-led planning and evaluation through engaging with youth to design, implement, and review Hub services, ensuring they reflect the needs and voices of young people.
- Practice through a harm reduction and anti-oppressive lens, upholding principles of harm reduction, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care in all interactions.
- Facilitate community engagement and outreach through connecting with organizations, schools, and service providers to increase awareness and access to the program.
- Support a crisis team in the event of an urgent mobile response to a community need.
- Travel throughout Dufferin County to provide accessible, low-barrier support to youth; travel may occur within a variety of weather conditions within a large-sized vehicle.
- Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Addiction and Mental Health.
- 2+ years of experience working with youth along their wellness journey with emphasis on providing peer support or/or group facilitation in a formal or informal capacity, with strength in building rapport with youth.
- We value applicants who identify as Black or Indigenous who have personal experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, as these perspectives offer meaningful insight into youth experiences and systemic barriers. This lived experience is considered a significant asset to the role.
- Strong self-awareness, self-care practices, and can establish and maintain professional relationships with youth.
- Strong communication and relational skills with the ability to build trust, listen deeply, and support youth with empathy and respect.
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