Peer Support Worker jobs

Duties & Responsibilities Attitudes

• Maintain the philosophy that “every child will do well if they can.”
• Utilize a trauma-informed approach by maintaining healthy relationships with colleagues and persons served, and the effective prevention and resolution of conflict

Environment

• Maintain a culture of learning, professional growth, trauma-informed practice, cultural relevance and overall focus on healing and treatment for persons served

Person-Served Support

• Perform all job duties in accordance with the NWTC Code of Conduct and the Child and Youth Care Association Ethical Guidelines
• Be familiar with all medication plans and ensure medication is administered correctly
• Complete pre- and post-shift debriefs with colleagues
• Ensure persons-served are maintaining a healthy routine, including school, cultural activities/learning, education, treatment, recreation, life skills and sleep
• Support the emotional health of persons served by listening, supporting effective conflict resolution and maintaining safety
• Promote safety in all activities of the program
• Be familiar with the process of new client orientation upon arrival, according to NWTC Policies & Procedures
• Assist in therapeutic activities, including Alateen, smudging, grounding activities, stress reduction, conflict resolution, healthy relationships, group therapy and by maintaining an effective treatment environment
• Ensure that the program is clean and that persons served are learning important life skills
• Consult with persons-served on food preferences and support healthy meal planning, preparation and clean-up
• All other duties related to providing support to persons served

Human Resources

• Ensure all mandatory training is current
• Ensure that the personnel file is updated in accordance with legislation, contractual obligations, accreditation standards and NWTC Policy and Procedure

Finance

• Follow NWTC Policies and Procedures and supervisor direction regarding expenses and reporting of expenses, including float,s and managing receipts
• Promote effective cost-saving measures to maintain high-quality care and remain fiscally responsible

Risk Management & Safety

• Ensure the Risk Management Plan is being followed to respond to risks within the program effectively
• Compliance with all safety procedures, including the Emergency Response Plan
• Ensure critical incidents are completed, tracked and reported according to NWTC Policy and Procedure

Communications

• Promote positivity and hopefulness with persons-served, colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public
• Maintain confidentiality and abide by the Oath of Confidentiality, NWTC Code of Conduct and the Child and Youth Care Association Ethical guidelines

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with Indigenous culture
• Experience working with Indigenous children and youth in care is essential
• Bachelor's or Diploma in Human Services or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rochester, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• working with Youth: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person