peer support worker

*PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS ON APPLYING below!*

*Job Title - Peer Support Worker for Employment Pathways in Substance Use Recovery Program*

*Key Responsibilities *

• Assist program lead with training opportunities, developing skills and career goals, referrals to other community agencies and services, follow ups with clients and employers
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Perform administrative tasks
• Contact and develop working relationships with existing and new employers
• Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
• Act as a Peer Coach for clients, and facilitate group sessions
• Administer and tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
• Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources

*PLEASE READ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

*Qualifications*

• *Required - Lived personal experience with substance use disorder, with at least one year in recovery.*
• Diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skills, with experience in employer outreach and relationship management.
• Experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, or workforce development considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the local labour market and employer needs.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Word.

*Security and safety*

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

*Transportation/travel information*

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

*Personal suitability*

• Client focus
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics

*BenefitsHealth benefits*

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

*Financial benefits*

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

*Other benefits*

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week

_*Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a résumé and cover letter which outlines your experience and why you are interested in the role to patty@rworkgroup.com*_*. *All applicants will be interviewed as part of the selection process. Must be from the Grande Prairie area to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person