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Peer Support Worker

Posted on Feb. 23, 2026 by Safe at Home Society

Whitehorse, Canada
N/A

temporary, fulltime

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
Work setting
Community agency
Social service or charity agency
Tasks
Prepare reports or case histories
Supervise support staff
Administrative and office activities
Perform administrative tasks
Conduct follow-up assessments
Housekeeping activities
Resolve conflict situations
Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Assist clients/guests with special needs
Manage events
Manage knowledge
Offer mentoring
Supervise office and volunteer staff
Supervision
5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
Electronic mail
MS Office
Area of work experience
Community service organization
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large workload
Personal suitability
Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Values and ethics
Client focus
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Team player
Organized
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?