Empower newcomer and underserved women as a Peer Support Specialist with CCSYR. This role emphasizes empathy, advocacy, and community building in a supportive setting.
The Peer Support Specialist position is a key role in the Women's Initiatives Program at CCSYR. Your work will focus on providing emotional support, mentorship, and guidance informed by shared experiences. You will help build community resilience and reduce isolation for visible minority women and newcomers as part of a trauma-informed approach.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one peer support and mentorship
Facilitate peer-led support groups with program staff
Assist participants with community resources and referrals
Promote stigma reduction through outreach and education
Document participant interactions and group activities
Requirements:
Empathy and respect in engagements
Effective communication and listening skills
Experience with diverse and marginalized populations
Commitment to equity and survivor empowerment
Previous peer support experience in social services
Leverage your experience in peer support to empower women and foster resilience within your community.
📌 Peer Support Specialist For Women Ottawa
🏢 CCSYR
📍 Ottawa