11 Jan
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - CAMH
Toronto
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is currently seeking a full-time, contract (until August 29, 2025) Peer Support Worker in the Problem Gambling and Technology Use Treatment Service (PGTUS). This position is part of a provincial initiative to address problem gambling and technology misuse among children & youth. Reporting to the PGTUS Manager, you will work as a member of a diverse interdisciplinary team to support clients experiencing mental health challenges. You will utilize your lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance challenges, with emphasis on technology and /or gambling misuse (patient, consumer, survivor, service user)
as you facilitate clients in determining their unique goals and objectives to support their mental health. You will work as a coach and liaison, collaborating with clients to advocate for themselves. Your role will include supporting development of expansion of the gambling, gaming and technology misuse for younger ages. You will provide a source of encouragement and hope, partnering with clients as they move towards their visions. This role focuses on being a shared learner with clients, rather than being a helper, therapist or treatment provider. You will connect with clients on an individual basis and also as a group facilitator. You will have an understanding of the recovery model. In this role, you will provide education about navigating mental health and problem behavior challenges and the role of peer support to clients, staff and students. As part of the team, you will be expected to contribute to program development, research and educational activities of the service. You will provide services reflective of the diverse needs of the clients and their families. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity,
encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. You will demonstrate a commitment to accountability: critical thinking, reflective practice and continuous learning. You may also be required to perform other related duties as needed and work flexible hours. This position is located at the Queen Street Site, and in community settings. This role may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
The successful candidate in this role will have lived/living experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, which may include experience as a recipient of mental health and/or substance use services. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role and experience supporting/connecting with youth. Participation in training on Peer Support/Recovery,
knowledge of Wellness Recovery Action Planning and experience belonging to groups, agencies or organizations related to peer support, consumer survivor initiatives would be an asset. A strong understanding of the psychiatric consumer/survivor community and familiarity with the youth mental health and substance use field is preferred.
You possess excellent organizational, time management, communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to work within a collaborative and diverse interprofessional team. Effective leadership, decision-making, and problem solving skills are required. Your skills will include the ability to be flexible, self-reflective and supportive. You demonstrate an ability to relate to young people accessing services from a peer perspective,
as well as communicate to a health care team with an understanding of the value of peer support and the experience of young people navigating mental health and/or problem behavior challenges. Having the ability to work effectively as a team member in a dynamic and a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment is essential. You will have skills in providing services reflective of the needs of the clients and their families. You will demonstrate self-awareness and purposeful self-disclosure, be familiar with relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act and the CAMH Bill of Client Rights. You will value diversity and will demonstrate awareness of diversity and equity issues and working from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens.
Proven experience in facilitating groups or other consultations with a broad range of participants is considered an asset.
Experience in supporting safe and meaningful participation and being open to diverse ways of thinking about, understanding and articulating issues related to mental health and substance use is an asset.
You will possess knowledge of community resources and navigating the youth mental health and substance use system. A high degree of familiarity with MS Office and e-mail, as well as the willingness to learn new computer programs are required; your role will include documentation on the computer. Experience working with clients, staff, and organizations of diverse backgrounds are required. Bilingualism or the ability to speak a second language is considered an asset. Training and supervision will be provided for this position.
All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
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