Peer Support Worker – Weekends

Cmhabc

1 year ago

Kenora, Ontario

Onsite

Part Time

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About this role

The Peer Support Worker at CMHA Kenora provides emotional support, advocacy, information, and referral to individuals accessing the emergency shelter, focusing on empowering patrons and assisting them towards stability and housing. The role involves teamwork, risk assessment, and navigation of social services, with a strong foundation in lived experience and recovery-oriented practices.

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Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year volunteer experience in peer support

About Cmhabc

cmha.ca

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a national not‑for‑profit mental health charity in Canada with roughly 330 community locations that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness. CMHA delivers community‑based programs and services—such as counselling, peer support, housing and employment supports—alongside public education, workplace training, research, and policy advocacy. Working with local branches, governments and employers, it provides resources and training to reduce stigma, prevent mental health problems, and strengthen recovery pathways. Its mission, often voiced as “Mental Health for All,” focuses on creating inclusive communities where people can access support and thrive.