Peer Support Worker

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Forensic Assessment Comm Serv

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00200691 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 08, 2021 Post Date

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Classification: Peer Support Worker

Union: AUPE GSS

Department: MHEZ ODT Psychosocial Support

Primary Location: Forensic Assessment Comm Serv

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 14-APR-2021

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 10-MAY-2021

Hours per Shift: 12.25

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 38

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $24.13

Maximum Salary: $26.59

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

See Additional Required Qualifications.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must have previous experience working with people diagnosed with an opioid use disorder and supporting people with different forms of opioid replacement therapy. Must have experience working with vulnerable populations including those with living with addictions and mental health concerns. Must be willing to be mobile and travel to sites throughout the inner city, larger Edmonton area and outlying areas as well as work in the clinic. Must be able to work independently with a high degree of judgment and must be able to work effectively as part of an inter-professional 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 community and the ability to collaborate with community partners required. Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting required. NVCI or immediate registration in to next available course required. Suicide Prevention training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication and organizational skills. Calm, warm and engaging style with the ability to engage various populations.

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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