First Nations Employment
Indigenous-inclusive employer

Indigenous Peer Support Program Worker

Bissell Centre

$27.00/hour

Edmonton, AB

Full-time, On-site, 40 hours per week, 1 opening.

The opportunity

Status
Active until cancelled
Location
Edmonton, AB
Employment
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Work arrangement
On-site
Openings
1
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

  • Cree

Work site environment

  • Services for the homeless
  • Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

  • Community agency

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Target audience

  • Aboriginal groups
  • Elderly
  • Street population

Area of work experience

  • Community service organization

Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

  • Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
  • Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
  • Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
  • Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
  • Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Requirements

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years; Aboriginal studies

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities

Work location

Where you’ll work.

The employer

Who this posting welcomes

Indigenous-inclusive employer

The employer indicated on this posting that they welcome applications from Indigenous people.

Industry
Health care and social assistance
Based in
Edmonton, AB

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Posted
Published for
5 days
Vacancies
1
Industry
Health care and social assistance
Languages
English
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