Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Peer Support Worker is an integral member of the Young Adult Services portfolio, specifically working with the Edmonton Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic (EEPIC) and Comprehensive Care Team (CCT). This position provides recovery-oriented, non-clinical support to individuals aged 16-35 who are experiencing early psychosis and other mental health and addiction related challenges. Drawing upon their own lived experience with mental health and addiction challenges and recovery, the Peer Support Worker fosters hope, promotes empowerment, and encourages client engagement through individual and group-based interactions. This role supports the overall objectives of the EEPIC and CCT programs by enhancing client connection to services, reducing stigma, and contributing to a holistic, person-centered approach to care. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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 experience(s), and experiences of recovery and resilience, as the Peer Support Worker, you can authentically inspire hope to clients by sharing your story, offering mentorship and support; advocating for client needs; and supporting an integrated and resiliency/recovery-oriented health care and treatment experience.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Peer Support Worker
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Young Adult Services - Edmonton Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic
• Primary Location: Edmonton Mental Health Clinic
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 5
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $24.92
• Maximum Salary: $27.46
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:
Please refer to the Additional Required Qualifications. Additional Required Qualifications:
A driver's license with access to a vehicle for work related travel. Current certification in First Aid/CPR is required or must be obtained within the probationary period. Preferred Qualifications:
Training and/or experience in providing peer support. Experience facilitating or assisting with recreational, life skills, or wellness programming for youth or young adults. Familiarity with recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches to care. Additional training in trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practices or mental health first aid is an asset.

Skills Required