Full job description

SUMMARY

Kickstand Strathmore operated by the Trellis Society, is currently looking for a Peer Support Community Outreach Worker with lived experience to support our youth involved. The Peer Support Community Outreach Worker will support in 1:1, group and educational capacities under the supervision of a therapist. This position will require flexibility for work hours and may include evening and occasional weekend work.

What you will bring to the role

• Peer Support Worker will self-identify as having lived experience
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in an environment that is not always predictable
• Strong communication skills: provide support and encouragement and accurately maintain written logs
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds
• Openness to sharing lived experience while maintaining healthy boundaries
• Embrace the Trellis values of Courage, Empathy, Learning & Impact
• Strong advocacy skills

Additional Requirements

• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check (dated within the last 6 months) *
• A satisfactory Child Intervention Record Check (dated within the last 6 months)
• Proof of full Covid 19 vaccination or proof of medical or human rights exemption
• Class 5 driver’s license and clear drivers abstract
• Current Standard First Aid / Basic Rescuer CPR
• Some Post-Secondary education considered an asset
• Proof of covid-19 double vaccination

*We can assist with these applications upon hire

Reporting Structure

This position will directly report to the Hub Manager, while working collaboratively with PSECA serving programs.

This job advertisement is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability. We are committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act. We work to ensure our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society.

What Trellis Offers:

We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits:

• Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
• Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training

How to Apply:

All applicants should send their applications along with resume attached to MRoughley@growwithtrellis.ca

Our Commitment:

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to a safe work environment, employment with Trellis is conditional on proof of full vaccination status unless a medical or human rights exemption is granted. For more info on Trellis Society, visit www.growwithtrellis.ca or find us at @TrellisYYC on social media.

We appreciate your interest and thank all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted