Peer Support Worker - Alberta

Open Door Group (ODG), a mission-driven non-profit organization serving communities in Alberta and BC, is looking for a Peer Support Worker to join our team in Red Deer, Alberta
!

Wage:$25.79 to $27.51 per hour

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Schedule: This position requires flexibility in scheduling. Employees are expected to provide availability to work evenings or weekends as needed to best meet the needs of participants.

Location: The primary work location for this position will be community outreach throughout Red Deer, with the employee working from a home office when appropriate. The secondary work location is the Open Door Group office at 4728 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta
. This role requires regular travel within the community as part of a mobile outreach model. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are assets.

Open Door Group's GROW Program supports individuals in Red Deer who experience chronic unemployment and are at high risk of homelessness. The program recognizes the intersecting barriers participants may face, including housing and income insecurity, mental health and substance use challenges, systemic barriers, and limited community supports. GROW provides flexible, client-centered services tailored to each participant's circumstances, strengths, and goals.

Through a mobile outreach approach, GROW builds trust by meeting individuals where they are in the community and providing culturally safe, low-barrier ways to access support. Through sustained one-on-one support, wraparound case management, and flexible stages of service, the program helps participants navigate setbacks, strengthen stability, and move toward meaningful employment and greater independence.

The Peer Support Worker plays a vital role in advancing the goals of the GROW Program. This position provides practical, emotional, and social support to participants experiencing complex and intersecting barriers. Working collaboratively with Case Managers, the Peer Support Worker uses lived or living experience intentionally and ethically to build trust, strengthen engagement, and support participants in achieving individualized goals related to life stability, employment readiness, and independence.

This may include helping participants access community resources and services, prepare for appointments, develop daily living and wellness strategies, participate in groups or workshops, and navigate challenges that affect their progress toward employment.

Please see the full job description for a detailed description of the responsibilities included in this position. Full posting and job description are available at:
Careers at Open Door Group

Champion of Great Workplaces: ODG is recognized as one of Canada's Certified Great Places to Work. We foster a culture of compassion and authenticity. Join a team that values your contribution and believes in the potential of every individual.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: As a Certified Living Wage Employer, ODG offers a comprehensive 100 percent employer-paid benefits package and an RRSP matching program. We also provide an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Our professional development fund supports courses, workshops, and certifications to help you grow your career.

Community Impact: Be part of an organization that provides tailored employment services to build strong workforce ecosystems and thriving communities. Your work will directly contribute to the social and economic well-being of the community.

• Peer Support Worker Certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Naloxone training
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check
• ASIST Suicide Intervention certification, or willingness to obtain
• Mental Health First Aid, or willingness to obtain
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, or willingness to obtain

• Minimum one year of recent, related experience supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, housing instability, chronic unemployment, or other complex barriers
• Demonstrated…