Peer Support Worker - Supervised Consumption
- Classification: Peer Support Worker
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Department: Safeworks SCS Program
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2020
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp Part Time
- Date Available: 26-OCT-2020
- Temporary End Date: 01-APR-2021
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $24.13
- Maximum Salary: $26.59
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
See 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, particularly the homeless (work or volunteer). 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). Established ability to maintain healthy boundaries is necessary. Knowledge and experience of the principles and practice of harm reduction. Working with a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:Completion of a recognized peer support-training program. Previous experience in a health care setting or in a human services field outside of health care setting. Knowledge of an Indigenous language & culture. Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty and stigma. Ongoing participation in the Peer Support Community of Practice offered by CMHA. Post-secondary education applicable to the position Non-violent crisis intervention. Mental health first aid.
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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