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Ballad Consulting Group

Peer Support Worker

Red Deer, AB · On-site

Apply Trauma-Informed Care principles in every interaction by prioritizing emotional safety, choice, pacing, transparency, and empowerment. * Maintain clear boundaries and role clarity while ...

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Newcomer Centre

Coordinator, Case Management

Edmonton, AB · On-site

Provide consultation and guidance on complex client situations using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches. * Monitor caseloads, service delivery, client outcomes ...

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Esland

Our students have experienced trauma and may display challenging behaviours, so empathy, resilience, and a trauma-informed approach are key. * A competitive salary between 23,520 and 26,358 (reviewed ...

Ballad Consulting Group

Driver

Red Deer, AB · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The successful candidate will understand the importance of patience, professionalism, and trauma-informed interactions while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Ballad Consulting Group

Driver

Red Deer, AB · On-site

The successful candidate will understand the importance of patience, professionalism, and trauma-informed interactions while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

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To thrive in a trauma-informed role, professionals typically need a background in social work, counseling, or psychology, with specialized training or certification in trauma-informed care practices. Knowledge of trauma assessment tools, case management systems, and evidence-based intervention models is often required. Empathy, active listening, resilience, and cultural sensitivity are standout soft skills for supporting individuals impacted by trauma. These abilities are essential for creating safe spaces, building trust, and promoting healing in diverse settings.

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A typical day in a trauma-informed role involves meeting with clients to assess needs, providing supportive counseling or interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans. You may also participate in case conferences, document progress, and connect clients with community resources. Regular professional development and supervision are common to ensure best practices in trauma-informed care. The work environment is often collaborative and focused on creating a safe, empowering atmosphere for both clients and staff.

What is a Trauma Informed job?

A Trauma Informed job refers to a role where professionals recognize, understand, and respond to the effects of trauma on individuals. These jobs prioritize creating safe, supportive environments that avoid re-traumatization and promote healing. Trauma Informed practices are common in healthcare, social work, education, and criminal justice, among other fields. Employees in these roles receive training to foster empathy, build trust, and support resilience in those affected by trauma.

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Peer Support Worker

Ballad Consulting Group

Red Deer, AB • On-site

Contractor

Posted 7 days ago

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Job description

Salary: $20 - $25 hourly

About Ballad Group

Ballad is seeking an Independent Contractor Peer Support Worker with lived experience to deliver structured one-on-one coaching and peer group conversations with participants in the Red Deer Workforce Employment Readiness and Connections Program (WERC).


Ballad Group is a purpose-driven organization that provides employment services across Alberta for unemployed and underemployed Albertans facing multiple barriers to employment. Our Alberta WERC programs alone help over 1,000 people each year find meaningful work, build industry-responsive skills, and empower economic resilience. These WERC programs include simulated worksites that provide hands-on pre-trades training in construction, maintenance, agriculture, and hospitality designed to reflect real job expectations. We have 7 simulated worksites in High Level, Grande Prairie, Whitecourt, Red Deer, Edmonton, Brooks, and Calgary.


Ballad delivers training programs for a variety of organizations, Indigenous Communities and on behalf of the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, and Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services.


This contract position is in-person up to 15 hours per week at our Red Deer Training Centre.

Ballad Group's hours of operations are 8:30 - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.


Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Program Supervisor to deliver structured one-on-one and group Peer Support services.
  • Build and maintain strong therapeutic alliances through trust, consistency, collaboration, empathy, and mutual goal setting.
  • Apply Trauma-Informed Care principles in every interaction by prioritizing emotional safety, choice, pacing, transparency, and empowerment.
  • Maintain clear boundaries and role clarity while modelling healthy communication, self-regulation strategies, and strengths-based engagement.
  • Support culturally safe, inclusive, and accessible services for diverse populations.
  • Document Peer Support activities and outcomes, ensuring records are timely, accurate, and respectful.


Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma is required, and completion of a recognized peer support training program is considered an asset.
  • A minimum of one year in the employment services or community resource coordination field in a paid or volunteer capacity.
  • Ability to share lived experience in a professional, ethical, and understanding of trauma-informed practices and therapeutic alliance approaches.
  • Training in mentorship, coaching, peer support or community engagement, with an emphasis on Trauma-Informed and culturally safe practices.
  • Strong communication, active listening, and boundary-setting skills.
  • Willingness to engage in training on trauma-informed care, confidentiality, cultural safety, and peer ethics.
  • Lived experience including personal insight into barriers such as disability, mental health, addictions, unemployment, or justice involvement.
  • Peer Support training or certification is considered an asset.
  • Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check, where required.