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ALB00092882 Requisition #
Thanks for your interest in the Peer Support Worker - Safeworks position. Unfortunately this position has been closed but you can search our 1,919 open jobs by clicking here.
  • Classification: Assistant
  • Union: Exempt
  • Department: Safeworks SCS Program
  • Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
  • Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
  • Employee Class: Regular Part Time
  • FTE: 0.70
  • Posting End Date: 28-MAR-2019
  • Date Available: 22-APR-2019
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 42
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $19.12
  • Maximum Salary: $31.89
  • Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:

Completion of grade 12 or equivalent. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Minimum 2 years’ experience working with diverse and marginalized populations, particularly the homeless. Previous experience in a health care setting or in a human services field outside of health care setting. Experience/knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team in a collaborative manner. Ability to be organized and self-directed.


Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.


Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a recognized peer support training program. Knowledge and experience of the principles and practice of harm reduction. Knowledge of an Indigenous language. Knowledge of health care and community services. Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty and stigma. Ongoing participation in the Peer Support Community of Practice offered by CMHA. Post-secondary courses related to social work, health care and psychology/sociology would be an asset.

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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