Peer Support Worker - Calgary Diversion Service
- Classification: Peer Support Worker
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Department: MH Reduce Criminal PeerSupport
- Primary Location: Calgary Diversion Services
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 28-JAN-2019
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-FEB-2019
- Temporary End Date: 15-JAN-2021
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $23.89
- Maximum Salary: $26.33
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of a recognized peer support training program. Lived experience in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction. Willingness to share one’s personal experience of recovery. Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty and stigma. Involvement with local/emerging community of practice and with national peer support organization. Must be able to transport oneself from work site to various locations in order to meet with peers. NVCI training will be required and provided to the successful candidate.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous lived experience with the justice system is preferred.
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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