Peer Support Worker

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people living with addiction and mental health concerns? The Concurrent Disorder Unit (CDU), opening at the Peter Lougheed Centre, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Peer Support Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Peer Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day support and engagement for patients during withdrawal and early recovery, assist with life skills development, recreational activities, and therapeutic programming. The successful candidate will foster a safe, respectful, and culturally sensitive environment that promotes healing and growth while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. This is an opportunity to work directly with patients, build meaningful connections, and contribute to their recovery journey in a supportive team setting. If you are compassionate, reliable, and passionate about recovery and wellness, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our growing team. Candidates must have lived experience with addiction and mental health, bringing empathy and understanding to the recovery process. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, self-motivation and self-care, and the ability to remain adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments. Creativity and innovation are essential for engaging youth in meaningful activities, while cultural competence ensures respectful and inclusive care. Strong ethical conduct and professionalism are foundational to this role, along with effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Classification: Peer Support Worker

Union: AUPE GSS