Peer Support Worker

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• Ability to develop and maintain 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.
• Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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.
• Assist with providing individual peer support, peer-based recovery groups and peer information sessions.
• Support patient/client recovery through motivational and supportive self-disclosure, including 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, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree