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Outreach Worker I

@ Recovery Alberta

Calgary, Alberta

2+ years experience
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Overview

Recovery Alberta is hiring an Outreach Worker I for its AMH Supported Living program at Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre. The role is a 7.75-hour day shift, Saturday and Sunday off, with a temporary full-time contract running to May 2027. The posting requires a post-secondary diploma and two years of recent mental health and addiction experience, with a driver's licence and vehicle.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and treatment planning
  • Provide crisis intervention
  • Manage medication with multidisciplinary teams
  • Coordinate with community agencies and resources

Requirements summary:

  • Post-secondary diploma in a related field
  • 2 years recent experience with severe mental health and addiction issues
  • Knowledge of community resources and legislation
  • Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-18
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience2+ years
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationCollege diploma (required)

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Recovery Alberta

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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

FieldValue
IndustryMental Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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  • Classification:
  • Outreach Worker I
  • Union:
  • HSAA Prof/Tech
  • Unit and Program:
  • AMH Supported Living
  • Primary Location:
  • Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 23-OCT-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
  • Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
  • 02-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
  • 09-MAY-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 4
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 20
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days
  • Days Off:
  • Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $29.02
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $37.82
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years’ experience within the last 3 years working with adults with severe and persistent mental health and addiction issues. Experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and medication management. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies. Knowledge of relevant community resources and legislation. Ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, and critical thinking skills. High degree of flexibility as well as the ability to work independently in an outreach capacity. Ability to work in stressful, demanding and changing conditions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles within own practice standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent community-based mental health outreach experience. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation especially related to Community Treatment Orders. Group therapy experience.

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