Peer support worker

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
• Human services, general
• Social work, general
• Youth services/administration

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Services for pregnant teens
• Services for the homeless

• Group home
• Community agency

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Families
• Females

• Electronic mail
• Desktop publishing software
• MS Office

• Community service organization

Additional information

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week