Peer Support Worker (Substance Use Assessment Team)
About The Position
Come work as a Peer Support Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Substance Use Assessment Team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join our team! Within the context of a patient/client and family-centered framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, utilizing a trauma informed, cultural safe approach, the Peer Support Worker works as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, to provide a range of non-clinical, peer-based services in accordance with established care plans. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members, receives work direction from designated staff, shares their own lived/living experience to assist patients/clients through their health care journey. Assists with providing individual peer support, peer-based recovery groups and peer information sessions. Supports patient/client recovery, through the use of motivational and supportive self-disclosure including the sharing of personal recovery experiences and strategies for attaining and maintaining wellness. Promotes empowerment, self-determination and independence through peer mentorship, emotional support and relationship/rapport building using recover-oriented approaches. Supports and assists patients/clients in exploration of skill building, community integration and the development of natural supports in their community, as required.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
Requirements
- Certificate in a Social Services program and successful completion of a recognized Peer Support Training program.
- Two (2) years recent related experience in a peer support role or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Lived experience with recovery from addiction and/or mental illness and as a recipient of mental health and addiction services.
- Peer knowledge of the designated service user population in the applicable program area or department.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Develops and maintains positive and respectful relationships with co-workers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Responsibilities
- Provide a range of non-clinical, peer-based services in accordance with established care plans.
- Share lived/living experience to assist patients/clients through their health care journey.
- Provide individual peer support.
- Facilitate peer-based recovery groups.
- Conduct peer information sessions.
- Support patient/client recovery through motivational and supportive self-disclosure, sharing personal recovery experiences and strategies for attaining and maintaining wellness.
- Promote empowerment, self-determination and independence through peer mentorship, emotional support and relationship/rapport building using recover-oriented approaches.
- Support and assist patients/clients in exploration of skill building, community integration and the development of natural supports in their community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
