Bridge Program: Mobile Peer Support Worker

Open Door Group; Edmonton; Presencial; CAD 36 000 - 38 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Resumo da oferta

Open Door Group is seeking a Peer Support Worker to join the BRIDGE program in Edmonton. You will provide practical, emotional, and social support to participants navigating complex barriers in a mobile outreach model.

The role requires lived experience, collaboration with Case Managers, and travel within Edmonton to social housing and community sites. Flexibility in scheduling and a valid driver's license are assets for this position.

Qualificações

• Minimum one year of recent, related experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
• Demonstrated lived or living experience with mental health recovery, homelessness, or housing transitions.
• Ability to use lived experience intentionally, ethically in peer role.
• Experience facilitating groups or workshops.
• Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practices.
• Strong crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical, emotional, and social support to participants navigating complex barriers.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to plan and deliver services.
• Use lived experience intentionally to build trust and engagement.
• Support participants in achieving individualized goals related to life stability.
• Contribute to outreach activities and mobile service delivery.

Conhecimentos

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Outreach / fieldwork

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Formação académica

CPR/First Aid

Naloxone training

Criminal Record Check

ASIST certification

Mental Health First Aid

Non Violent Crisis Intervention

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Open Door Group is seeking a Peer Support Worker to join the BRIDGE program in Edmonton. You will provide practical, emotional, and social support to participants navigating complex barriers in a mobile outreach model.

The role requires lived experience, collaboration with Case Managers, and travel within Edmonton to social housing and community sites. Flexibility in scheduling and a valid driver's license are assets for this position.