Job Description

George Spady Society

The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.

The Peer Support Case Manager at Holyrood Supportive Housing will provide recovery-focused, peer-driven support to all participants in the program. Drawing on lived experience with recovery, mental health, substance use, and/or housing instability, the Peer Support Case Manager will ensure that residents feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their housing and recovery journey.

This position will not hold a formal caseload but will work collaboratively across the program, engaging with all residents, staff, and community supports to foster connection, belonging, and hope. The Peer Support Case Manager will model recovery principles, deliver peer-led programming, and establish resident-driven peer initiatives to strengthen the recovery culture at Holyrood.

Although the Peer Support Case Manager will not hold a formal caseload, the role directly enhances and supports the work of case managers by:

1. Reinforcing Care Plans - Encouraging residents to engage in the strategies identified by case managers, providing day-to-day peer support that builds motivation and follow-through.

2. Bridging Professional and Peer Perspective

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- Offering lived-experience insight to complement case managers' focus on assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of services, creating a more holistic support system.

3. Fostering Engagement - Leading peer-based activities and initiatives that will strengthen belonging, reduce disengagement, and support residents' receptiveness to formal services.

4. Providing Feedback and Collaboration - Sharing observations about resident strengths, needs, and group dynamics to inform and enhance case managers' planning and interventions.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Peer-Based Support

Offer peer-to-peer engagement and recovery-focused support to all participants at Holyrood. Use lived experience to build trust, empathy, and rapport across the resident community. Encourage self-advocacy, resilience, and personal empowerment through one-to-one and group interactions. Support residents in navigating challenges while celebrating recovery milestones.

Lead Peer Programming

Design and facilitate peer-led groups, workshops, and community-building activities. Develop and maintain a peer programming calendar accessible to all residents. Incorporate recovery-focused activities that reduce isolation, foster connection, and promote wellness. Collaborate with staff to ensure programming is inclusive, resident-driven, and recovery-oriented.

Model Recovery Principles

Demonstrate healthy coping strategies, effective boundary-setting, and recovery-focused living. Model respect, consistency, and dignity in interactions with residents and staff. Actively contribute to creating a culture of hope, choice, and empowerment across the program.

Support Resident Navigatio

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Provide peer-level guidance in accessing healthcare, benefits, transportation, education, and other supports. Offer accompaniment to appointments when appropriate, serving as an advocate and ally. Collaborate with Case Managers and staff to enhance residents' access to resources.

Collaborate with Staff

Work with Case Managers, Support Workers, and Team Leads to provide peer-informed perspectives in care planning and service delivery. Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and resident reviews to contribute insight from a peer support lens. Promote trauma-informed, harm reduction, and recovery-centered values across the multidisciplinary team.

Training and Mentorship

Support staff training around peer values, recovery principles, and lived-experience perspectives. Mentor other staff with lived experience or residents interested in leadership roles within the community. Engage in ongoing professional development and supervision to sustain quality peer practice.

Development of a Resident Peer Group

Establish and facilitate a Resident Peer Group made up of program participants. Empower residents to have a voice in decision-making related to programming, activities, and community initiatives. Promote resident leadership and mutual support as part of the broader recovery culture. Ensure the peer group remains inclusive, recovery-focused, and resident-led.

Position Qualifications

Lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges, substance use, housing instability, or related issues. Strong knowledge of peer support values, harm reduction, recovery principles, and trauma-informed care. Ability to engage with all participants while maintaining healthy boundaries and professional conduct. Experience facilitating groups, wellness workshops, or mutual aid programs an asset. Collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach with respect for diverse backgrounds and recovery paths. Familiarity with Indigenous cultural safety and the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and MMIWG Inquiry. Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check. Current First Aid, CPR, AED certification

George Spady Society thanks all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
George Spady Society is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team strengthens our work. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $52,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program On-site parking Paid time off
Application question(s):

Do you have a strong knowledge of peer support values, harm reduction, recovery principles, and trauma-informed care?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

facilitating groups and/or wellness workshops: 1 year (preferred) Mental Health, Addictions and Recovery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (required) Driver's License (required) current Police with Vulnerable Sector check (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-05
Expected start date: 2025-09-15