Internal/ External Posting - Peer Support Worker - YWHO Chatham Site (Contract until March 31, 2027)

Peer Support Worker

1  Temporary Part-time (28 hours per week - contract until March 31, 2027)

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels.  We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

 

This position is responsible for providing support to adolescents and young adults 12-25 years of age who are experiencing mental health issues.  The incumbent will also provide additional supports to Adolescents/young adults to work toward the achievement of their goals as identified in the person’s recovery plan and work closely with the primary worker.

 

Reporting to the Integrated Manager of Integrated Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• promotes a stigma free youth culture for mental illness;

• provides individualized community-based support from a recovery perspective to clients;
• assisting A/YA in prioritizing needs/areas of consideration and to develop short-term plans to address these priorities;
• promotes opportunities for increased independence and champions community peer development;
• assists with group facilitation and support as needed and directed;

• acting as a resource person or an advocate to assist individuals in obtaining information/accessing services/supports which are deemed needed;
• supporting reintegration into school, work and social activities.

 

Qualifications:   

• Post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline such as a Social Service Worker, or Addictions and Mental Health with a Professional Registration;
• 1-2 years’ experience in a health related organization and experience working with Adolescents/young adults with mental health issues;
• Personal lived experience in recovery from a mental health and/or addiction challenges;
• A valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.

Hours of Work:  35 hours/week with working one evening per week.

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by June 23, 2026:

https://lambtonkent.bamboohr.com/careers

 

If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.

POSTING DATE: June 11, 2026

CLOSING DATE:  June 19, 2026