Peer Counsellor with Lived Experience
6 days ago
**Peer Counsellor with Lived Experience**: - PUBLISHED: JULY 16, 2025 - EXPIRY: AUGUST 15, 2025 - ONSITE - CALGARY, ALBERTA - FULL TIME - SOCIAL SERVICES **Summary**: Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre ("AARC") is seeking a Peer Counsellor with lived experience to join our team **Description**: Position Summary - The Peer Counsellor at Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) plays a crucial role in supporting the clinical team with the implementation of weekly treatment planning for clients. Responsibilities include weekly meetings with an assigned caseload, reviewing client progress, supervising group activities, and supporting clients in group therapy sessions. The Peer Counsellor will also handle administrative tasks such as client documentation, daily process tasks, and reporting to the clinical team._ **Responsibilities**: - Guide, direct, and teach clients about the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous by sharing personal strength, experience, hope, and knowledge. The primary focus should be on 12 Step recovery experience and competency in counselling clients. - Assess and report client progress, address concerns, and seek guidance from the assigned Clinical Counsellor. Qualification Requirements - Must be actively engaged in a 12-Step recovery program, with a sponsor and a home group. Participation in a Big Book study group is highly recommended. - Standard First Aid - Suicide Awareness - Self-Harm Awareness - Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) - Quality Assurance/Outcomes - Diversity and Cross-Cultural Awareness - Indigenous Awareness - Trauma-Informed Practice - Addictions Education - Previous experience or certification in these areas will be considered an asset.
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Peer Counsellor
4 weeks ago
Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Old Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Quebec, Winnipeg, Halifax, Saskatoon, Burnaby, Hamilton, Victoria, Surrey, Halton Hills, London, Regina, Markham, Brampton, Vaughan, Kelowna, Laval, Southwestern Ontario, R, Canada Nisa Helpline Full timePeer Counsellor - Job Description Job Title: Peer Counsellor Report to: Helpline Manager Job Status: Part Time - 21 hours per week Shifts: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM PST, Evening/Weekends. Occasional weekday shifts and one weekday team meeting. Location: BC based (Remote work) Base Pay Range: CA$19.50/hr – CA$21.00/hr Job Description The Helpline Peer Counsellor...
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Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Old Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Quebec, Winnipeg, Halifax, Saskatoon, Burnaby, Hamilton, Victoria, Surrey, Halton Hills, London, Regina, Markham, Brampton, Vaughan, Kelowna, Laval, Southwestern Ontario, R, Canada Nisa Helpline Full timeA community support organization in Vancouver is seeking a Peer Counsellor to provide confidential peer counselling services to helpline callers. The ideal candidate must be available for evening and weekend shifts and is responsible for empowering callers through empathetic support. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Islamic traditions is...
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Family Counsellor
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Rapid Access Counselling
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Peer Mentor
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Birch - Youth & Family Counsellor I or Ii
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Clinical Counsellor
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Peer Support Worker
2 weeks ago
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Peer Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Calgary, Canada Alexandra Comm Hlth Ctr Full timeHave you worked with individuals experiencing mental health barriers, homelessness, and poverty in the past? Are you a person with lived experience looking to contribute to the learning and growth of another? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, this role may be for you!_ The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens,...
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Peer Support Worker
2 days ago
Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: Description: As a Peer Support Worker, you will provide interventions and supports that are complementary to the work of a multi-disciplinary outreach team. The team functions together to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services for the diverse needs of clients navigating life impacting experiences. Through your own lived...