peer support worker

Native Counselling Services of Alberta; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Canada is seeking a permanent full-time employee to assist with administrative tasks and client assessments. Applicants must have a college diploma and First Aid Certificate. This role focuses on supporting Aboriginal groups and will not offer remote work options. Ideal candidates will be organized, flexible, and capable of working under pressure.

Benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate required.
• Experience working with Aboriginal groups, elderly, and females.
• Criminal record check and Child welfare check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• Conduct administrative and office activities.

Skills

Administrative and office activities

Efficient interpersonal skills

Client focus

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Electronic mail

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 50,000 annually / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Will train

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

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Aboriginal groups
• Elderly
• Females

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized
• Life insurance

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-11-12

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