Peer Support Worker - Calgary, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Published

February 6, 202
Closing Date

February 16, 202

Job Description
Part Time
Location
Calgary, AB
Posting Type
Employment Opportunity

Description:

Job Details:

Passion drives our purpose_

JOIN US AS A PEER SUPPORT WORKER

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

Beyond one-on-one care, Peer Support Workers have the opportunity to lead engaging recreation activities in and outside our Welcome Centre, such as therapeutic art projects or community outings.

Additionally, Peer Support Workers may assist in our community-based programming, fostering a safe environment for people to engage in peer support with CMHA Calgary.

In this role, you promote the Peer Support philosophy and empower people through their mental health journey, as measured by the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS).

Pulling from your unique insights working directly with the community, you'll help to provide intra-agency presentations on peer support, community resources, CMHA services and the value of peer support.

Who YOU ARE
As a vital member of Team CMHA Calgary, you have the ability to make a real difference. Active listening, maintaining composure under pressure and compassion are your superpowers.

You're reliable in your time commitments and a great role model that shows a deep respect for clients, your colleagues, peers and community partners.

WHAT YOU BRING

Completion of the CMHA Calgary School of Peer Support OR other formal Peer Support training required.
Experience (volunteering, personal or paid), preferably in peer support, working with individuals with mental health challenges or substance use concerns is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability in using your own lived experience to contribute to an individual's learning and growth.
Respect for confidentiality and ethical considerations.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Excellent public speaking, group facilitation, training, and communication skills.
Data entry skills required to maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) certification and current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Additional requirements

A valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel across Calgary and surrounding communities for service delivery.
Ability to be adaptable to the role's mix of sitting, standing and moving, with a balance between computerbased work and verbal communication.

Employment type Permanent PART TIME hours per week)

Shift Schedule

This is an inperson position that is scheduled on shifts occurring primarily during weekdays. Daytime and evening availability is required. The successful applicant will occasionally be required to work weekends.
A minimum of two shifts per month is required to remain active as a Peer Support Worker.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be a thorough list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

How to Apply:

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Application closing date
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February 16, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.