Peer Support Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Identifying Information

Job Title : Peer Support Worker (PSW)

Program Area : Support Services

Job Level : Part-Time Peer Support Worker

Reports to : Peer Intake Lead

Rotation : Monday- Wednesday, 8 : 30 16 : 30,

Wednesday Friday, 8 : 30 16 : 30

Organization Summary

CMHA-Edmonton is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people experience good mental health and well-being. We increase awareness and understanding of mental health, mental illness, recovery, and suicide prevention through education. We support the resilience and recovery of people in distress including those affected by mental illness or suicide by providing crisis intervention; safe, long-term and affordable housing; peer support; suicide grief and family support; information and referral support; and providing opportunities to improve your wellness.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Peer Services Lead and / or Peer Housing Lead, Peer Support Workers PSWs are trained to offer practical supports to people with lived experience of a mental health challenge and / or addictions concern. Peer Support Workers encourage the growth and development of skills for independent living to their peers with lived experience through :

• Supportive and active listening.
• Sharing stories of lived experience when they believe it might benefit a peer.
• Model the way through positive recovery-based living.
• Teaching and demonstrating skills.
• Respecting boundaries.
• Assisting with daily living needs.
• Positive relationships with peers.
• Strategizing solutions to problems and issues.
• Building recovery strengths.
• Connecting to resources and promotion of wayfinding.
• Promoting wellness.
• Creating adaptive resiliency.

Peer Support Worker Values

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Peer Support Services

Implement evaluation plan including :

Administration

Qualifications / Experience

CMHA-ER recognizes that candidates all have different skills and experiences to offer. While we are highlighting desired qualifications in the following sections, it is not a checklist. We encourage everyone interested to apply and indicate how you would successfully take on the role even if you have unconventional experiences or qualifications.

Skills / Abilities

Required Training for the Position

First Aid