Peer Worker

**Job Title**: Peer Worker (Unionized Position) **Reports to**: Manager of Health and Education **Position Type**: Permanent Part time. **Compensation:** Starting at $26.39 and Health Spending Account **Schedule:** Sunday – Wednesday, 10AM-4PM. **What is Wyndham House:** Wyndham House is an organization that provides young people 16 to 25 with a spectrum of support and services needed to overcome challenging times and difficult problems related to housing and mental health. Wyndham House programs include two Permanent Supportive Housing Programs, an Emergency Shelter, a Housing Stability Outreach Team, an Integrated Youth Service Hub and a Care and Treatment Day Program. Wyndham House is a fast-paced and growing organization that works to prevent, reduce, and end youth homelessness, as part of the Built for Zero change effort, which is working to end chronic homelessness in Canada. Wyndham House provides high-quality case management, housing, and clinical support to youth with a variety of needs and complexities. **Position Summary:** Reporting to the Manager of Health and Education, the Peer Worker will provide peer support, recovery-oriented assistance, and meaningful connection to youth accessing Wyndham House services. Drawing on their own lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, the Peer Worker will support youth in building confidence, developing skills, advocating for themselves, and working toward their personal goals. This position is primarily based at the Youth Concurrent Hub from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, and across Wyndham House Programs on Sunday, and works closely with the Site Coordinator and the broader HART Hub team. The Peer Worker provides an additional staff presence at the Hub, supports daily programming and youth engagement, and helps create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment. We recognize that lived experience is a valuable strength. The successful candidate does not need to have all the answers or have everything figured out. Their ability to connect with youth, share their perspective when appropriate, and support young people in recognizing their own strengths is what makes this role meaningful. The Peer Worker will work collaboratively with an established team and receive support and guidance in their role. Page Break **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Use lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges to support youth in advocating for themselves, building confidence, and working toward their personal goals. * Build positive relationships with youth through non-judgmental, respectful, professional, and welcoming communication. * Maintain a consistent presence at the Youth Concurrent Hub from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing an additional staff presence and opportunities for youth to connect, access support, and participate in programming. * Work closely with the Site Coordinator and HART Hub team to support daily operatio