Peer Specialist - Early Psychosis Intervention​/LYNX

Overview

The Early Psychosis Intervention (E.P.I.) program delivers public education, assessment, and treatment services for individuals experiencing the early stages of psychosis, and their families. The Peer Specialist provides emotional, social, and practical support for some of the shared challenges that persons with mental health conditions experience. Hope is the starting point from which a journey of recovery begins, and Peer Specialists can inspire hope and demonstrate the possibility of recovery.

The Peer Specialist position also provides the worker with a vocational recovery opportunity.

Location:

Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton County

Status:
Full-Time Temporary (12 months)

Posting#: PS-EPI-KL-FTT-10-25

Wage: $28.14 to $29.49 per hour

Final date to receive applications: 12:00 noon on November 11, 2025

• Provide individualized psychosocial interventions to Lynx EPI clients
• Participate in the provision of family education/intervention supports and programming
• Provide support to clients with job search/employment skills development
• Assist clients in accessing education upgrading and skills development
• Provide community and residential group instruction and independent living skills programming to clients

An effort is made to match the Peer Specialist’s skills and experience with various client needs and peer support opportunities. A Peer Specialist may be involved in any combination of the following duties (these can change over time as skills and interests develop):

• Social recreation
• Public education
• Group facilitation
• One-to-one peer supports
• Alumni coordination

• Assist clients in the development of empowerment in the recovery process through self-directed recovery choices
• Provide clients with a sense of validation of their own lived experience and the experiences of others
• Assist clients in their efforts to be active in socialization, recreation, education and vocation
• Assist clients in understanding their mental health condition and the recovery process
• Help clients maintain, regain or establish an active and enjoyable lifestyle
• Assist clients in developing positive relationships with friends, family and/or colleagues
• Assist clients in preventing relapse or crises, and respond appropriately if they occur
• Participate in communication and planning for inter-professional treatment team work
• Participate in the development and delivery of group programming, as required

• Accurate and timely completion of all administrative documentation including time sheets, expense claims, and training requests
• Timely completion of client data entry/progress notes, as required

• Organize, deliver and evaluate presentations, workshops, public forums and special events (e.g., Open Your Mind for Public Education and Professional Training purposes)
• Coordinate alumni activities including maintaining regular contact and meetings/events with strong social connections
• Ensure activities fall within program budget requirements, in collaboration with the Program Manager
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Lynx E.P.I. program
• Consult with Lynx clients with members of the Lynx E.P.I. team

• Participate cooperatively in the agency performance management process/system
• Stay current on relevant legislation, best practices, current research, policies and procedures
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training
• Actively engage in supervisory process

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations and all organizational health and safety requirements and procedures

• Adhere to CMHA HKPR client safety programs including program policies and infection control measures
• Maintain open communication with clients, family members, and staff to identify and achieve quality outcomes for client safety
• Report client safety incidents and suggested improvements to manager or delegate

• Attend and participate in team/staff meetings, and all-staff meetings as required
• Participate in…