Peer Supporter - Crisis Stabilization Program

About the Role:

The Crisis Stabilization program is an eight bed residential crisis service, providing an alternative to hospitalization or criminal detention for individuals experiencing a crisis related to their substance use and mental health. Staff provide de-escalation and stabilization of the immediate crisis and connection to the services needed to enable safe and stable community living that addresses client health and wellbeing longer term.

The Peer Supporter will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide a range of practical and emotional supports from the perspective of their lived experience and embodying a sense of hope and possibility for the future. Transportation of clients is required; Evening/weekend work is required on a rotational basis and when on call.

Hours of Work:

• 1pm -11pm
• Hours are scheduled on a two (2) week rotational basis which results in working 7 shifts over 14 days, including working every second weekend
• Staff work on statutory holidays, where they fall on their regular working day
• Participation in an on-call rotation is a requirement of this role, in addition to the regular hours of work

Role Type: FT Permanent

Number of Vacancies: 2 positions available

Why Work for Stonehenge?

• Enhanced vacation offered to all staff
• Paid Wellness days
• RRSP Matching program
• Health and dental benefits (no employee co-pay)
  
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available to all staff
• Personal and professional development opportunities
  

Qualifications:

• Lived experience of addiction and recovery required (mental health recovery an asset)
• Post-secondary education in addictions, social services, or related field
  
• Experience providing support to individuals experiencing substance use and/or mental health related crisis
• Front line experience providing crisis management, outreach services, and community-based supports
• In depth knowledge and understanding of services available in the Guelph Wellington region preferred

• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use-related crisis
  
• Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (VSS)
• CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
• Reliable Vehicle, Ontario Driver's license (G2 or G)
• Must provide proof from Insurance provider of 1) at least $2 million in general liability and 2) have declared scope of vehicle use to Insurance provider
• Willing to transport clients to appointments in your own vehicle
• Travel within the Wellington Guelph area

Role Overview:

Direct Support

• Deliver support in a manner that is consistent with emerging best practice and that reflects key principles of the harm reduction and recovery-oriented approaches to care
• Engage in purposeful and deliberate sharing of your own lived experience of substance use/mental health recovery to facilitate the development of strong, peer support connections with program participants
• Support participants in achieving the wellness goals they have identified in relation to substance use, mental health, and other domains of life
• Work alongside participants to support life skills development as identified in their personal goals
• Assist participants to connect to local resources by providing service navigation support and appointment accompaniment when necessary
• Support plans for crisis intervention and risk management
• Support comprehensive and collaborative discharge planning
• Facilitate psycho-education and support groups for participants in the house
• Engage in conflict resolution as necessary
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation standards as required by the agency

Program Support

• Monitor the Crisis Stabilization environment (building)

• Conduct bed checks
• Provide medication to clients and complete required documentation
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms as necessary using withdrawal monitoring scales
• Participate in program development as needed
• Some light cooking and housekeeping responsibilities required, including room inspections and turnover upon client discharge, laundry, and sanitization of common spaces
• Provide education to community partners as required
• On a rotational basis, provide on-call services during evenings and weekends

Administration and Reporting

• Involvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS

Applications will be open until November 13, 2026 at 4pm.

We look forward to meeting you!

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request.

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to enrich our collective growth and learning.