Peer Support Worker
Posted on Jan. 23, 2026 by Recovery Alberta
- Lethbridge, Canada
- N/A
- temporary, fulltime
South Zone RA, Lethbridge, Lethbridge 528 6 St South
NEW
Mental Health
REC00000379
5 hours ago
Your Opportunity:
The Peer Support Worker (PSW) is an essential member of an integrated, recovery-oriented treatment team. The PSW working in the Lethbridge ODP provides interventions and supports that are complementary to the work of the other providers by providing emotional and social support to others who share a common experience. The client’s recovery and personal life goals are central to the plan of treatment with the health care team; the PSW is a strong advocate for and with the peer to this end. Clients are supported in being informed, empowered, offering hope and assistance in achieving better health outcomes, improved quality of life and greater degrees of community integration.
Description:
As a Peer Support Worker, you will provide interventions and supports that are complementary to the work of a multi-disciplinary outreach team. The team functions together to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services for the diverse needs of clients navigating life impacting experiences. Through your own lived experience(s), and experiences of recovery and resilience, as the Peer Support Worker, you can authentically inspire hope to clients by sharing your story, offering mentorship and support; advocating for client needs; and supporting an integrated and resiliency/recovery-oriented health care and treatment experience.
- Classification: Peer Support Worker
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Lethbridge Opioid Dependency Program- Recovery Alberta
- Primary Location: Lethbridge 528 6 St South
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-JAN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-FEB-2026
- Temporary End Date: 07-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.25
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $24.92
- Maximum Salary: $27.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Please refer to the Additional Required Qualifications.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent, Current Basic Cardiac Life support - BCLS. Must be willing to share one's personal experience(s). Establishing ability to maintain healthy boundaries is necessary. Knowledge and experience of the principles and practice of harm reduction. Working with multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred - Two years' experience working with diverse and marginalized populations, particularly the homeless (work or volunteer). Two years' experience working with individuals with Addictions concerns. Previous experience in health care settings or in a human services field outside of health care setting. Knowledge of an indigenous language and culture. Post-secondary education applicable to the position.
Advertised until:
Feb. 22, 2026
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