Support opioid recovery in Edmonton through lived experience, harm reduction, and trauma-informed peer support at the Edmonton 106 St Clinic.
This Peer Support Worker complements multidisciplinary outreach services across Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry programs. You will share lived experience, offer mentorship, advocate for client needs, and support recovery-oriented care. The work includes supporting people considering or requesting opioid replacement treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide emotional and social support to people using opioids
- Share personal experiences to inspire hope and resilience
- Support clients in self-advocacy and personal goals
- Complement clinicians' interventions within multidisciplinary outreach teams
- Facilitate collaboration to enhance client health outcomes
Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent and computer skills
- Personal lived experience with addiction and recovery
- Experience with marginalized and vulnerable populations
- Active listening and strong communication skills
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and BLS/CPR certification
Use lived experience, recovery knowledge, and communication skills to support opioid treatment access and client resilience in Edmonton.
Opioid Recovery Peer Support Worker in Edmonton employer: Avenue.io Inc.
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