We have a full-time in-person position available for a Peer Support Worker to work within CMHA in the Swan River location. The Position Collaborating with participants and the housing team, the Peer Support Worker supports individuals experiencing mental illness, addictions, and homelessness to choose, obtain, and maintain housing of their choice within the community. The primary focus of this position is teaching and developing practical life skills that support participants in living independently, maintaining stable housing, and building greater confidence and self-sufficiency. This includes working directly with participants to develop everyday skills and routines needed to successfully manage their homes and daily lives. In addition to life-skills development, the Peer Support Worker conducts outreach, builds supportive relationships, provides emotional and peer support, connects participants with appropriate community resources, assists with recovery planning, and contributes to the rehabilitation process by acting as a liaison between participants and their environment.

A full job description is available upon request.

Qualifications

Required

§ High school graduation with preference for a diploma, certificate, or coursework in social work, education or psychology.

§ One year experience in a community-based social service setting (mental health, addiction, housing).

§ Willing to share personal lived experience of recovery with homelessness, mental health, and/or addiction issues.

§ Knowledge of poverty, homelessness, mental health, addictions,



and related systems and community services.

§ Knowledge of issues related to poverty, homelessness, mental health, addictions, and related systems and community services.

§ Knowledge of Indigenous experiences of trauma and colonization and of cultural healing practices and resources.

§ Engagement and communication skills.

§ Provided criminal record check with vulnerable sector search and both an adult and child abuse registry check, with results deemed satisfactory to the CMHA.

§ Legally entitled to work in Canada.

§ Proven history of dependable performance and conduct.

§ Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable, Manitoba registered vehicle.

§ Empathy, understanding, and peer support skills.

§ Skills in assisting, communicating, problem-solving, advocacy, and time management.

§ Demonstrated competence in cultural safety and works effectively with individuals with various cultural backgrounds.

Preferred

§ Peer Support Certification or a willingness to pursue certification.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter by 5pm November 12, 2026, indicating Competition Number 26-084 to [email protected]

CMHA will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process. Please connect if you require any accommodations.

Pay: $22.51-$28.34 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Advantages:

- Company pension

Application question(s):

- Do you have lived experience that would make you great for this role?

Location:

- Swan River, MB (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Peer Support Worker (Swan River)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 Swan River