Opioid Dependency and Enhanced Addiction Peer Support Worker

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Forensic Assessment Comm Serv

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00393205 Requisition #

📅   : Oct 19, 2023 Post Date

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Classification: Peer Support Worker

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: Opioid Dependency Program, Narcotic Transition Services, Addiction Psychiatry

Primary Location: Forensic Assessment Comm Serv

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 25-OCT-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 04-NOV-2023

Temporary End Date: 10-AUG-2024

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 42

Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, Evenings

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $24.92

Maximum Salary: $27.46

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Please refer to the Additional Required Qualifications.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years' experience in Addiction and Mental Health. Physical requirements of the position include the ability to sit/stand and walk throughout the community. It is also a requirement that the incumbent is physically able to respond to behavioral/clinical emergency situations that may occur anywhere on site. Must be willing to be mobile and travel to sites throughout the inner city and larger Edmonton area. Must be able to work independently with a high degree of judgment and must be able to work effectively as part of an interprofessional team. Must be able to use their lived experience to support others in their journey. Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of trauma-informed care in all interactions with clients. Demonstrated knowledge of the community and the ability to collaborate with community partners required. Non-violent crisis intervention and suicide prevention training. Must have experience in a community setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication and organizational skills. Calm, warm and engaging style with the ability to engage various populations. Knowledge of opioid dependency programs. Access to CC.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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