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Evening and Weekend Peer Support Worker

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Calgary, Canada Northeast Addiction and Mental Health (NAM) Centre for Holistic Recovery Full time

Job description:
Job Title: Part-Time Recovery Support Worker / Recovery Coach

Location: Calgary, AB

**Job Type**: Part-Time
Pay: $18-$21/hour
**Shifts: Primarily evenings and weekends**
Languages: Punjabi and Hindi an asset
**Driver’s License: Required (Class 5, clean, valid)**

About Us

NAM is a licensed treatment provider operating within a Therapeutic Community model. We offer programs such as our Personalized Recovery Program (PRP), peer-led and facilitated support groups, and educational workshops focusing on addiction and mental health. We work closely with individuals living in community housing, supporting them in building sustainable, holistic wellness.

Position Overview

The Recovery Support Worker plays a critical role in supporting clients through their recovery journey from addiction and mental health challenges. You will assist in delivering therapeutic programs, facilitate recovery-focused activities, and provide one-on-one guidance in alignment with NAM’s trauma-informed, holistic care model.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group support to clients facing addiction, mental health, or housing instability.
- Assist clients in setting and achieving goals outlined in personalized recovery plans.
- Conduct intakes, screenings, and follow-ups.
- Facilitate peer-based recovery groups, workshops, and recreational outings.
- Assist with daily life skills: meal planning, household tasks, program schedules.
- Provide emotional support, accountability, and relapse prevention planning.
- Monitor wellness and safety in common areas.
- Support transportation to/from appointments (using personal or agency vehicles).
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation via Med Access, FYIdb, and My Recovery systems.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case conferences.
- Lead by example in practicing tools such as meditation, yoga, breath-work, tapping, CRM, prayer/intention setting, etc.
- Ensure alignment with NAM’s Principles for Harmonious Living and mission pillars.

Required Qualifications
- Completion of a recognized Recovery Coach program (or willingness to complete NAM in-house training).
- **Lived experience in addiction/mental health recovery and ability to use that experience to support others or Medical Background in field.**:

- 1+ year of relevant work or volunteer experience (preferred).
- Food Handling Certification.
- **First Aid & CPR Certification.**:

- Training or strong skills in critical incident and crisis management.
- Ability to handle high-stress, emotionally intense situations.
- **Strong documentation and communication skills (verbal and written).**:

- Computer literacy, particularly with electronic medical record systems.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Energetic, empathetic, and grounded in healthy personal boundaries.

Assets
- Punjabi and Hindi language skills.
- Experience with complementary wellness modalities (e.g., yoga, reiki, spiritual practices).
- **Availability for flexible shifts (evenings, weekends, early mornings, holidays).**:

- **Open availability strongly preferred, especially for shifts such as**:

- **Weekdays: 2:00 pm - 3.30 Pm or 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm**:

- **Saturdays and Sunday - 1-9pm Must be available**:

- The shift will rotate from Sunday to Wednesday. The next week will be Thursday to Sunday.

Working Conditions

This is a front-line role with regular exposure to high-stress and emotionally intense environments. Recovery Support Workers may witness or respond to medical emergencies, client conflict, emotional outbursts, or other crisis events. Emotional resilience, calm under pressure, and a trauma-informed approach are essential.

**Benefits**:

- Staff wellness program
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development

Application Requirements
- **Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license** (minimum age 18) and reliable vehicle.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Calgary, AB before starting.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about recovery, resilience, and community healing, and you bring both lived experience and professional integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to Work Evening and Weekends ?
- Why should we hire you ?

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Punjabi (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $17.15-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Wellness program

**Language**:

- Punjabi (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person