Support recovery and independent living as a Peer Support Worker with CMHA Across Manitoba in person at Swan River. Use empathy and communication skills daily.

This full time position supports people experiencing mental illness, addictions, and homelessness. Working with participants and the housing team, you will develop practical life skills, build supportive relationships, and connect people with community resources. The work supports housing stability, confidence, and self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

- Teach practical life skills for independent living
- Support participants choosing and maintaining community housing
- Conduct outreach and build supportive relationships
- Provide emotional and peer support
- Assist recovery planning and rehabilitation as liaison

Requirements:

- High school graduation; social service education preferred
- One year community-based social service experience
- Willingness to share relevant lived recovery experience
- Valid Class 5 license and reliable Manitoba vehicle
- Empathy, advocacy, communication, and cultural safety competence

Bring lived experience, peer support, and practical life-skills abilities to CMHA Across Manitoba’s Swan River housing services.

📌 Peer Support Worker Swan River (Canada)
🏢 CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg
📍 Canada