Indigenous peer support program worker

Bissell Centre; Siksiká #146, Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

RRSP

Maternity and parental benefits

On-site recreation and activities

Paid time off (volunteering orpersonal

Job summary

Bissell Centre is seeking staff to support community clients on-site in Alberta, delivering services at a community agency. You will prepare case histories, manage administrative tasks, and help assess and address clients' needs with sensitivity and attention to detail.

The role emphasizes reporting, follow-up assessments, conflict resolution, and collaboration with clients and team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Conduct follow-up assessments.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organized

Education

College certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Services for the homeless
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

WORK SETTING

• Community agency

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• First Aid Certificate

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Aboriginal groups
• Elderly
• Street population

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Community service organization

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own vehicle

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities