Support RAAM participants through lived experience, peer connection, and person-centred addiction services every other weekend. This permanent part time schedule runs Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am to 3:00pm.
House of Friendship is hiring a Peer Worker for its Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic. You will welcome participants, build rapport, share recovery experience, and provide system-navigation support. The work includes de-escalation, documentation, community-resource information, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities: Greet participants and create a judgement-free atmosphere
Provide frontline de-escalation and conflict resolution
Share personal addiction and recovery experiences appropriately




Manage an average caseload of six to ten participants
Facilitate urinary drug screening and maintain confidential information
Requirements: Lived experience with substance use and addiction
College diploma or university degree in a related field
Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of community resources and access barriers
Successful Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check
Bring lived experience, emotional intelligence, and crisis-navigation skills to House of Friendship’s RAAM Peer Worker team.

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📌 Peer Worker RAAM Addiction Services (Ontario)
🏢 House of Friendship of Kitchener
📍 Ontario