Posted 4 days ago
Peer Mentor (HART Hub Dufferin)
@ Peel Addiction Assessment And Referral Centre
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Peel Addiction Assessment And Referral Centre is hiring a full-time permanent Peer Mentor at the HART Hub Dufferin in Orangeville to provide lived-experience peer support within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves individual peer sessions, crisis response with counsellors and case managers, and helping clients build self-advocacy and combat stigma. The posting states 35 hours per week on rotating 12-hour day, afternoon and weekend shifts, with mileage reimbursement, RRSP matching and group health and dental benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Offrir du soutien par les pairs en séances individuelles
- Collaborer avec les intervenants lors de situations de crise
- Partager son vécu de manière professionnelle
- Soutenir l'autonomisation et la lutte contre la stigmatisation
Requirements summary:
- Formation postsecondaire pertinente
- Expérience vécue en santé mentale, dépendances ou itinérance
- Un an d'expérience en santé mentale et dépendances
- Approche axée sur le rétablissement
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · rippling
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social services, Health sciences, Psychology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Peel Addiction Assessment And Referral Centre
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Delivering quality, community-based services for people with addictions and concurrent disorders.
Full company description
We provide a community treatment experience that includes counselling (individual and/or group), tailored to meet your needs. To provide the best experience for you, community treatment includes comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, case management, and referrals to other programs and services that will benefit you. PAARC also offers an aftercare program for persons coming from residential treatment and want ongoing support. We also provide information and education about substances, gambling, emotional concerns, and mental illness.
- LinkedIn followers
- 315
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 59
- Reported office locations
- 5170 Dixie Rd, 302, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1E3, CA
- 60 West Dr, Brampton, Ontario L6T 3T6, CA
- 2283 Argentia Rd, 6, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5Z2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Non Profit
- Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Care
- Peer to Peer
- Mental Health
- Social Assistance
- Other recorded names
- PEEL ADDICTION ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL CENTRE
- Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre
- Specialties
- counselling
- housing support
- withdrawal management
- and community based services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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We provide a community treatment experience that includes counselling (individual and/or group), tailored to meet your needs. To provide the best experience for you, community treatment includes comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, case management, and referrals to other programs and services that will benefit you. PAARC also offers an aftercare program for persons coming from residential treatment and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civic and Social Organizations |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | counsellinghousing supportwithdrawal managementand community based services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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The HART Hub Dufferin is dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals in Dufferin County experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use challenges. By providing integrated, low-barrier support services, we aim to enhance the quality of life, physical health, and overall well-being of individuals in our community. We take a person-centered, equity-focused approach to ensure that clients have access to the care they need when they need it. Services will be offered across Dufferin County at various locations and through mobile outreach.
Why Join Us
The HART Hub Dufferin is at the forefront of providing integrated care for individuals facing complex challenges in Dufferin County. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative program that addresses the root causes of homelessness and supports individuals through a holistic, person-centered approach.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Peer Mentorto be an integral part of the HART Hub Dufferin, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive, integrated care services to vulnerable individuals. The Peer Mentor will be responsible for offering lived experience support as part of the wrap around multidisciplinary team.
We are hiring for one (1) full-time, permanent role working at the HART Hub Dufferin in Orangeville
Benefits included: Mileage reimbursement, RRSP matching, group health/dental plan, LTD/life insurance, EAP, 4 weeks of vacation to start, remote work one day per week, professional development opportunities
What you'll do
Provide Clients with peer support by facilitating individual sessions in accordance with established protocols and appropriate standards.
Work with Counsellors/Case Managers and other clinicians to respond to crisis situations and to connect with services.
Share relevant lived experience in an appropriate and professional manner.
Support clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
Assist to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by sharing own techniques and strategies.
Requirements
Post-secondary training or education in a relevant discipline
Personal lived experience with mental health and/or addiction and/or homelessness, and a willingness to share their experience
Minimum 1 year experience in the mental health and addictions sector with a focus on recovery-oriented practice
Working Conditions
Onsite at the HART Hub Dufferin location (at the W&M Edelbrock Centre - 30 Centre St, Orangeville). Hours of operation are 9:00 am – 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (no bed services at this location)
The Hub is open 365 days a year, including statutory holidays. Shift work is required. 12 hour rotational shift day/afternoons including weekends 9:00am – 10:00pm. Will work 35.0 hours per week
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to sites within Orangeville and Shelburne.
By joining our team at PAARC, you're not just accepting a job; you're embarking on a rewarding career path that offers growth, fulfillment, and the opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive, supportive community. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team where your work truly matters and helps transform lives every day.
PAARC is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to accessible and inclusive employment practices in compliance with AODA. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples, to apply. Our commitment extends through all recruitment stages. We encourage candidates to specify if they require any accommodation to ensure their full participation in the recruitment process, striving for an inclusive work environment where everyone is respected and valued.
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