Program Support Worker

2 hours ago


Charlottetown, Canada Reach Foundation Full time

**REACH Foundation is Hiring a Program Support Worker**

REACH Foundation is looking for individuals with a passion for supporting youth in recovery for mental health challenges, including addictions. The Program Support Worker will work directly with the Program manager to host our Finding Your Path Program. This full-time position will provide the opportunity to work in a group and support participants in a one-on-one setting.

**About REACH Foundation**

REACH Foundation is a registered charity located in Charlottetown, PEI, that supports the needs of youth in recovery for mental health challenges, including addictions. REACH's mission is to empower youth in recovery with confidence in their ability to reach their goals. A core value at REACH is that we learn best by doing, so all our programs provide opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

Our goal is to provide youth with a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment as they transition from treatment to reintegration into the community. Our programs provide youth with skills training, education, counselling, and hands-on experience in our social enterprises to build confidence and empower youth to reach their recovery goals.

**About the Position**

The Program Support Worker will work under the direction of the Program Manager to carry out the daily activities with participants in the program. There will be many opportunities to develop activities independently and to help these individuals work toward their goals.

To be successful in this role, you would have an empathetic understanding of mental health/addictions, be comfortable facilitating group discussions, be a dedicated team player, and be willing to go the extra mile to empower participants to achieve their goals.

**Primary responsibilities**:

- Provide support and encouragement to program participants.
- Foster a safe and inclusive environment for individuals seeking assistance.
- Execute the daily curriculum and activities
- Assist participants in identifying and achieving their personal goals.
- Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement support plans.
- Help prepare food during program sessions.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of participants.
- Utilize lived experience to connect with and empower program participants.

**Qualifications**:

- Training or experience in supporting other with mental health challenges. This may include Certified Peer Support Training, a certificate or degree in Human Services, Child and Youth Care Worker, or Psychology.
- Valid driver’s license considered an asset
- Lived experience with mental health and/or addictions considered an asset

This full-time position will begin immediately at our Charlottetown facility. The position has a salary range of $18-20 per hour for 37.5 hours per week.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-09


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