Peer Support Worker
FTE: Casual
PROGRAM: Bringing The Spirit Home, Detox
REPORTING TO: Client Case Coordinator
SUMMARY OF WORK:
The Bringing the Spirit Home Program provides hope for those who are affected by substance dependency. The peer support worker is responsible to assist in the recovery of clients within the center, by sharing their knowledge and common experiences, providing mentorship, building community, connecting to resources, organizing group sharing sessions; acts as a resource for both clients and healthcare providers by providing emotional support and client advocacy.
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES:
- Ability to work collaboratively as a members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with individuals who struggle with substance dependency.
- Able to work reliably and perform shift work as required.
- Lived experience in recovery from addiction-related challenges, with the ability to draw upon personal wellness and recovery journeys to provide intentional, empathetic peer support.
SALARY RANGE:
- In accordance with the Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. Salary Grid.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: August 21, 2026
Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector, Three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates:
Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O: Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: 403-737-3888
FAX : 403-737-3985
E-mail : recruitment@btdh.ca
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.