Peer Support Worker
- Acute Care Alberta:
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Peer Support Worker
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Opioid Dependency Program
- Primary Location: Red Deer AMH Opioid Depend Prg
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 25-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 05-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 01-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $24.92
- Maximum Salary: $27.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Please refer to the Additional Required Qualifications.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Minimum two years’ experience working with diverse and marginalized populations with mental health concerns and/or substance use. Lived experience with addictions, homelessness and/or mental health illness (must identify in cover letter). Must be willing to share one’s personal experience(s). Excellent ability to maintain healthy boundaries is necessary. Must be self-directed and take initiative. Knowledge and experience of the principles and practice of harm reduction and trauma informed care. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is a requirement to meet clients in the community to provide social/emotional support and to connect them with other community supports. Working knowledge of computer applications including word processing, email, internet access and data entry required. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care Training. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
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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