Peer support worker

Island Pregnancy Centre, located in Summerside, PE C1N 3G4, is seeking applications for a Peer Support Worker position. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must be willing to work on various shifts.

Employer Name: Island Pregnancy Centre
Position: Peer support worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $22.00 hourly / 36 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Summerside, PE C1N 3G4

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Job Description

• The candidate must prepare reports and case histories.
• The candidate must assess clients’ needs and determine their eligibility for specific services.
• The candidate must perform administrative duties.
• The candidate must conduct life skills workshops.
• The candidate must develop, coordinate, and implement the delivery of specific community services.
• The candidate must carry out housekeeping tasks.
• The candidate must prepare meals and snacks.
• The candidate must manage and resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must supervise children’s visits with parents to ensure their safety.
• The candidate must maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years, or equivalent experience in human services, social work, or youth services/administration.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.
• The candidate must have the following certifications: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid, CPR, and Food Safety.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their initiative.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be well-organized.

Work site environment

• The candidate will work in environments that address personal and social adjustment and health issues—such as substance abuse, gambling, and behavioural disorders—socio-economic challenges including housing, nutrition, unemployment, and financial assistance, early intervention programs for at-risk youth, and services for pregnant teens and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a group home.
• The candidate should work in a community agency to help build an inclusive environment that makes residents feel integrated and empowered.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The target audiences include families and females.

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about email, Desktop publishing software and MS Office.

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must undergo enhanced reliability and confidential security clearances, as well as a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, child welfare check, and a driver’s licence validity check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their transportation.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Benefits

• The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate should have team-building opportunities to boost employee engagement and forge an unstoppable crew.
• The candidate should have a variable or compressed work week that allows for an employee to complete the weekly hours of employment in a period of fewer than five (5) full days.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

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Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter