Peer Support Specialist Addictions Medicine - St. Joseph's Health Centre(Job Id 16260)Job title: Peer Support Specialist Addictions Medicine - St. Joseph's Health CentreJob ID: 16260Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Joseph's HealthCentreCategory: Other Patient CareWork type: Part-Time TemporaryDate posted: September 22, 2026Salary range: 31.91-34.96Shift/ hours of work:DescriptionUnity Health Toronto - St. Joseph's Health Centre’s Substance Use Services provide specialized substance use assessment, treatment, and connection to internal and external community resources for patients experiencing difficulties with substance use in St. Joseph’s Emergency Department, inpatient and outpatient units. The successful candidate for the Peer Support Specialist – Substance Use Services, will be an individual with personal lived experience of addictions issues who is able to engage individuals receiving care in the Emergency Department, and/or inpatient settings. The Peer Support Specialist provides hopeful, recovery-oriented support, shares lived experience to promote wellness, and supports recovery-oriented outcomes within the Substance Use Disorder–Integrated Care Pathway (SUD-ICP) programs.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitates recovery by providing hope, encouragement, and supporting self-determination to individuals seeking substance use care, including those in crisis within the Emergency DepartmentShares personal recovery journey and experiences to support individuals in their own recoveryProvides 1:1 support in developing personalized wellness and recovery plans,



including identifying immediate needs during ED visitsProvides social, emotional, and practical support to individuals, presenting to the Emergency Department and/or inpatient unitsSupports engagement and assists with de-escalation of distress using non-judgmental, recovery-oriented approachesCollaborates with interprofessional teams, service users, and supports in the development and implementation of individualized recovery plansAssists individuals in accessing substance use, mental health, and community supports, including navigation from ED to community servicesWorks to bridge the gap between service users and providers, advocating for patient needs and perspectivesServes as a role model and provides education to staff on the lived experience perspective within ED careParticipates in care planning meetings, team huddles, and documentation in accordance with hospital standardsParticipates in quality improvement, evaluation,



and program development activities related to peer support services in the EDProvides education to stakeholders regarding peer support and recovery-oriented careParticipates in ongoing career development and networking with community peer support organizationsQUALIFICATIONS:Personal lived experience of substance use issues is requiredKnowledge of issues impacting individuals with substance use and concurrent challenges is requiredDemonstrated ability to communicate with clients, families, service providers, and interprofessional teamsDemonstrated ability to develop helping relationships with individuals in diverse and complex situationsAbility to support individuals in crisis and use de-escalation and engagement strategiesUnderstanding of social determinants of health and experience working with marginalized populationsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, interprofessional Emergency Department environmentFacilitator training in WRAP, LifeRing, or similar programming preferredRelevant continuing education in addictions preferredRecent peer support experience, preferably in healthcare or acute care settings, preferredExcellent attendance and punctuality recordUnity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Peer Support Specialist (Evenings/Weekends) - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education Society
📍 Winnipeg