Job Description

Job Number:
J1025-0135
Job Title:
ACTT Peer Specialist, Community Mental Health
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Job Location:
Pembroke, ON
Job Category:
Allied Health
# of Open Positions:
1
Department:
Community Mental Health
Union Group:
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
Date Posted:
October 10, 2025
Closing Date:
October 31, 2025
Salary:
$30.66 - $33.11/Hour
Job Level:
3
Hours/week:
37.5
FTE:
1
Site:
Carefor
Travel Required:
Yes
Internal ID:
P-264-25





The Peer Specialist draws on their own skills and experiences as a consumer of Mental Health Services and with personal experience and insight into the impacts of gender-based violence to provide peer-based support, advocacy and non-clinical counselling services to clients of the Community Mental Health Program. The Peer Specialist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides services to clients who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV) enabling them to maintain a level of optimal functioning and to achieve their vocational goals.


Pembroke Regional Hospital serves the diverse health care needs of residents of Pembroke and the surrounding communities. In accordance with our mission, vision and values, and following catholic tradition we strive to provide safe, quality care in a compassionate and caring setting. We respect the rights of our patients to be treated with dignity and respect, and believe that patients are an integral part of the health care team. As leaders in health care delivery, we are committed to life long learning, continuous improvement and healthy living.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum two (2) year Post Secondary School Diploma in Social Service Work Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a mental health program Personal experience and insight into the impacts of gender-based violence, with the ability to draw on this experience in a supportive, non-judgmental and empowering way Experience working in a counseling capacity or in a community mental health program setting or related field(s) Experience working with Community Advisory Committees and volunteers Experience living and/or working in the Mental Health System or with individuals who have experienced gender-based violence Valid G Driver's License (or equivalent) Has an available, safe vehicle, and clean driver's license record three (3) years prior to date of hire Carries appropriate automobile liability insurance of no less than $2,000,000 Experience in a team-oriented environment an asset Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of Renfrew County Proficiency in the use of computer applications and software programs Ability to function with groups of clients as well as individuals Embodies the LEAN ideology by actively and continually seeking opportunities for continuous improvement. Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital Bilingualism preferred (French/English)

Pembroke Regional Hospital values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Assistant at humanresources@prh.email. We thank all candidates for their interests; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position, if unionized, and any appointments are subject to the terms and conditions of the Union group's Collective Agreement.