Peer Support Worker (Part Time)

Employment Type: Fixed term until March 31 st , 2028.
Reporting to: Senior Manager Health and Wellness
The Peer Support Worker provides peer-based support to individuals who are navigating addiction and substance use during community reintegration. The Peer Support Worker offers encouragement, practical guidance, and recovery-oriented support to individuals transitioning from provincial remand centres into the community. The role works closely with advocates and social workers to support stability, connection to addiction and community resources, and successful reintegration.
Connect with clients on an ongoing basis to assist
Build rapport with clients to support the achievement of goals identified in their goal plans
Assist clients in building daily living skills through continuous support
Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
Maintain contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients' overall progress
Foster positive working relationships between clients and their support networks, ensuring clear communication with external organizations
Collaborate with internal Mustard Seed services to ensure clients receive comprehensive wraparound supports
Bring forward identified client risks or issues to the supervisor and colleagues to develop action plans
Assist Reintegration Supervisor, Advocates, Social Workers, and Health and Wellness manager as needed
Facilitate events and groups, engaging intentionally with clients to build rapport and foster a sense of community
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards
Contribute to the development and implementation of new groups as assigned
Diploma or an undergraduate degree in related field
Lived experience navigating social, economic, or health-related challenges is considered an asset, as it contributes to a deeper understanding of the communities we serve
Strong administrative and computer skills
Conflict resolution skills and ability to manage residents in crisis situations
A passion to be part of ending homelessness in Alberta
Possession of a Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driving abstract
This position is part time, working 20 hours per week, and agreed upon schedule will be determined by the Reintegration Supervisor and the Health and Wellness Manager
This role requires travel between the Health and Wellness Centre, various local Mustard Seed sites, and external partner agencies within Calgary and Edmonton
Travel to locations such as provincial remand centres and other community organizations is an essential part of the position
Lifting, travelling, sitting, standing, walking, driving a company vehicle are required as part of this role
Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
No phone calls please.