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Part Time Peer Support Worker (Indigenous Mental Health & Addictions Program – IMHAP – Contract end date March 31, 2027)

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Employer Name: Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

Location/Address: Kenora, ON

Application Deadline: May 11th, 2026 (Open Until Filled)

Hours of Work: Various Hours

Wage: $18.00 per/hr

The Ne-Chee Friendship Centre is seeking a Peer Support Worker with lived experience to support the delivery of the Indigenous Mental Health & Addiction Support Program (IMHAP). This program provides culturally relevant, front-line mental health and addiction supports for Indigenous clients involved in the justice system, with a focus on supporting vulnerable women.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside the Counsellor to deliver weekly group programming sessions and provide compassionate crisis support
  • Help create a safe, welcoming space where participants feel comfortable learning and sharing
  • Support participants in overcoming barriers to attending and engaging in programming
  • Assist in the development of wellness, safety and harm reduction plans with participants
  • Prepare and organize workshop materials and supplies to ensure smooth program delivery
  • Assist with basic documentation and administrative tasks

Qualifications:

  • Must have lived experience related to mental health and/or addictions, and comfortable sharing in a supportive
  • environment
  • Strong teamwork skills; respectful, reliable and able to build genuine connections with others
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon offer of employment)
  • A Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle considered an asset

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to:

Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

Brianna Boucha, Office Manager

326 Second Street, Kenora, ON P9N 1G5 hr@nechee.org

Fax: (807)-468-5340

 

We are committed to building a strong, supportive team and welcome applicants who may not yet have all the listed skills but are eager to learn, open to seeking knowledge, and passionate about Indigenous culture and community work. We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify upon applying.