peer support worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Urban area
Responsibilities
Tasks
Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Assist clients/guests with special needs
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Cultural Awareness Training First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Aboriginal groups Adolescents Elderly Families Females Males
Computer and technology knowledge
Electronic mail MS Office
Area of work experience
Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check Child welfare check Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation Own vehicle Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently Attention to detail
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
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits Life insurance
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
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 Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
About Native Counselling Services of Alberta
NCSA has been providing programs and services designed and delivered for Indigenous people, by Indigenous people in Alberta for over 50 years.
We started by providing Courtworker assistance with the goal of attaining fair and equitable treatment for Indigenous people across the province.
A National Leader
Over the years, NCSA has evolved to meet the needs of Indigenous people who often feel alienated by complex legal and court procedures. Our family and youth programs, family, youth and criminal Indigenous Courtwork programs, two correctional institutions for Indigenous offenders (Buffalo Sage Wellness House and Stan Daniels Healing Centre), and BearPaw Media and Education position NCSA as a leader in the development of restorative justice models and practices for Indigenous people.
NCSA's 40+ year history of producing high quality Indigenous training and resource production/distribution is unparalleled by any other organization.
NCSA is a non-profit, non-political, Indigenous organization that has no religious affiliations. It is registered under the Societies Act of Alberta.
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peer support worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Urban area
Responsibilities
Tasks
Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Assist clients/guests with special needs
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Cultural Awareness Training First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Aboriginal groups Adolescents Elderly Families Females Males
Computer and technology knowledge
Electronic mail MS Office
Area of work experience
Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check Child welfare check Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation Own vehicle Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently Attention to detail
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
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits Life insurance
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
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 Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
About Native Counselling Services of Alberta
NCSA has been providing programs and services designed and delivered for Indigenous people, by Indigenous people in Alberta for over 50 years.
We started by providing Courtworker assistance with the goal of attaining fair and equitable treatment for Indigenous people across the province.
A National Leader
Over the years, NCSA has evolved to meet the needs of Indigenous people who often feel alienated by complex legal and court procedures. Our family and youth programs, family, youth and criminal Indigenous Courtwork programs, two correctional institutions for Indigenous offenders (Buffalo Sage Wellness House and Stan Daniels Healing Centre), and BearPaw Media and Education position NCSA as a leader in the development of restorative justice models and practices for Indigenous people.
NCSA's 40+ year history of producing high quality Indigenous training and resource production/distribution is unparalleled by any other organization.
NCSA is a non-profit, non-political, Indigenous organization that has no religious affiliations. It is registered under the Societies Act of Alberta.