Peer Support Worker
2 months ago
Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Will train
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
**Work setting**:
- Urban area
**Tasks**:
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Offer mentoring
**Supervision**:
- 11-15 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:
- First Aid Certificate
**Target audience**:
- Adolescents
**Computer and technology knowledge**:
- MS Office
**Area of work experience**:
- Community service organization
**Security and safety**:
- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
**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
**Health benefits**:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Support for Indigenous people**:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
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