Peer Support Worker

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00237639 Requisition #

📅   : Oct 13, 2021 Post Date

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Classification: Peer Support Worker

Union: AUPE GSS

Department: Assertive Community Treatment

Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2021

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 29-OCT-2021

Temporary End Date: 27-MAY-2022

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 16

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $24.13

Maximum Salary: $26.59

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

See Additional Required Qualifications.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 education. Completion of a recognized peer support training program. Lived experience in recovery from mental illness and/or addictions. Must be willing to share one's personal experience of recovery. Knowledge of and ability to support Mental Health Recovery Focused Care. Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles and concepts. Knowledge of the continuum of care of Addiction and Mental Health services in the Calgary Zone. Self-motivated with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated responsible decision-making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound legal and ethical judgment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in demanding and dynamic conditions. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills. Knowledge and adherence to AHS policies, procedures and code of conduct. Experience with MS Office Suite, Outlook, Sunrise Clinical Manager and Netcare.

Preferred Qualifications:

Suicide Prevention Training. Mental Health First Aid. Involvement with local/emerging Community of Practice and with National Peer Support.

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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