Skills

Communication Problem Solving Conflict Resolution Relationship Building Training Facilitation Goal Setting Organization

Job Specifications

Title of Job: Peer Support Worker

Date: December 24, 2025

Closing Date: January 9, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON - Transitional Aged Youth

Compensation: $50,409 - $59,904 Annually Prorated

Contract Duration: until August 15, 2026

Work Hours: 20 hours per week

Work Type: Onsite

Job ID: 10497608

Existing or New Position: Existing

Who We Are:

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

Job Summary:

The Peer Support Worker position is open to those who have lived experience with mental health and/or addiction and have gone through a process of recovery. The peer mentor is responsible to use their lived experience to assist others in the recovery process and to navigate the mental health and addiction systems. This would be accomplished through a variety of activities such as group facilitation, individual support with appointments and structured positive relationship building.

The Peer Support Worker supports the collaboration between LOFT and Strides- Youth Wellness Hub ON (YWHO). The Peer Support Worker role will work in collaboration with the partners at the designated YWHO site (e.g. 1940 Eglinton Ave East), and will also work at the TAY hub. The Peer Support Worker will have a unique role collaborating with the community and other health and social service providers. The peer support worker shall provide 1:1 peer support and help co-facilitate these groups for youth. The program requires availability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) aims to bring integrated low barrier services to youth (12-25) and their families/caregivers. YWHO is improving Ontario’s mental health and addiction landscape for youth and their families by providing rapid access to mental health and substance use services as well as clear referral pathways to interdisciplinary team and community supports.

What You Will Do:

To accompany clients to various appointments in the community
Help with goal setting, problem solving and emotional support
Work in collaboration with other program staff and community partners
Contribute to program development and implementation
Facilitate and co-facilitate mental health/recovery/treatment groups
Have up-to date knowledge of local resources. Assist with referrals to support as needed
To help ensure that clients are connecting with caseworkers and caseworkers with clients
Supports a regular number of clients by meeting in the community
Establishing a supportive relationship, always
Guide clients to make choices that promote safety, wellness and recovery
Positive role model and encouragement of others in the recovery process
Assist with drop-in programs at various city locations
Attend training sessions and group meetings
Have regular supervision with director or senior staff
Prepare and dismantle group/including light cleaning and trash removal
Positively contribute to the TAY program by providing back-up support for other staff and by engaging in collaborative team activities

What You Bring:

Completion of peer training
Experience/knowledge of mental health/ addictions systems
Solid working knowledge of recovery principles
Knowledge of local community mental health services including formal and informal supports
Some experience in peer support counselling
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong ability to work independently and on a team
Enthusiastic problem solver, positive conflict resolution and goal setting practices
Proficient computer skills
Flexible availability: weekend work and some evenings may be required with advanced notice.
Knowledge/experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an asset

Work Environment:

Walk up and down stairs, physically able to assist client with daily living activities, 10%-20% travel to different locations with transit and/or own vehicle, outdoor travel, lifting objects up to 50 lbs

What We Offer:

E-learning program available all year round
Starting vacation time above minimum standard
Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s d

About the Company

When people with mental and physical health challenges, addiction issues or cognitive impairment find themselves marginalized, vulnerable and homeless or threatened with homelessness, LOFT is ready to offer dignity and hope. LOFT steps up to serve those most in need by offering them the safety and stability of housing and the practical support they need to regain their dignity and take control of their lives. Our clients include women and men, youth, adults and seniors. We currently serve some 4,000 individuals a year and be... Know more