Peer Support Worker

Summerside, PE, CA, Canada

Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 36 to 48 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Human services, general Social work, general Youth services/administration or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders) Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Early intervention programming for at-risk youth Services for pregnant teens Services for the homeless

Work setting

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Group home Community agency

Tasks

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Prepare reports or case histories Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Perform administrative tasks Implement life skills workshops Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Housekeeping activities Food preparation Resolve conflict situations Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research

Supervision

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5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Emergency child care first aid and CPR Mental health first aid Certificate Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

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Families Females

Computer and technology knowledge

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Electronic mail Desktop publishing software MS Office

Area of work experience

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Community service organization

Security and safety

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Bondable Enhanced reliability security clearance Confidential security clearance Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Child welfare check Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Attention to detail

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Excellent written communication Initiative Team player Organized

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Experience

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2 years to less than 3 years

Other benefits

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Free parking available Team building opportunities * Variable or compressed work week

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2513012
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Summerside, PE, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned