Peer Support Worker

Reporting to the manager of the ACARP program at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, the Peer Support Worker - ACARP Program works as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. The PSW collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to deliver a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach to care practice within a harm reduction philosophy. The goal of the ACARP team is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, holistic care to patients who are socially vulnerable and/or dealing with problematic substance use. By using a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach, the team strives to support patients at risk and improve their social determinants of health. 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.

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.

Please refer to the Additional Required Qualifications.

Lived experience with addiction is required. Experience working with inner city/vulnerable populations. Demonstrated experience working within a harm reduction framework. Demonstrated ability to support patient’s transition to community resources to ensure continuity of care. Demonstrated ability to share expertise and personal experiences in the context of empowering others and inspiring hope. High degree of self-awareness and capacity to establish appropriate boundaries in order to provide a non-judgmental, confidential and respectful environment. Strong communication skills including conflict management and resolution. Ability to ambulate, climb stairs, and tolerate long periods of standing and walking. Ability to tolerate keyboarding and telephone handling

Preferred post-secondary education in a related or relevant program such as social work, addiction certification or community support worker and experience in a role supporting people with substance use disorder or mental health challenges. A strong awareness of community resources and recovery model. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.