peer advocate

2 weeks ago

New Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada Northern Health Authority Full time
Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Community Services department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization the Peer Advocate is responsible for facilitating and promoting the meaningful engagement of people with lived experience of substance use (referred to as "peers") in harm reduction policy and program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation within Northern Health (NH) and partner organizations.


Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Days - 09:15 to 16:00

Primary and Community Care

Northern Health's approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services.

The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

The communities that make up what is collectively known as the Upper Skeena, The Hazeltons , are situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Gitxsan Nation.

The Gitxsan people have lived on these lands for 10,000+ years and along with the Wet'suwet'en Nation to the east, established the precedent setting Delgamuukw court decision in 1997.

Some of the communities included in the Upper Skeena are the incorporated municipalities of Hazelton and New Hazelton, unincorporated settlements of South Hazelton, Two Mile, Suskwa Valley, Miskinish (Cedarvale), Kitwanga Valley, Andimal and the Kispiox Valley, and the 7 Indigenous villages of Gitanyow, Gitwangak, Gitsegukla, Hagwilget, Gitanmaax, Sik-e-dakh, and Anspayaxw.

Some would say the natural beauty of the land is unparalleled – it certainly holds a central place in health and wellbeing for many of the Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who live on these unceded lands.

Check out , known as the historic heartland of northwest BC.

What Northern Health has to offer you

  • Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
  • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
  • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
  • Employee referral program
  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
  • "Loan Forgiveness Programs" offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
  • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

Examples may include:

  • Program certificates or diplomas
  • High school/college/university transcripts etc.
  • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our

Qualfications

  • Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance use services.
  • Experience in social services, supported housing/addictions/Public Health.
  • Grade 12. Open to continuing education in related field.
  • Two (2) years' recent, related experience working/volunteering with and/or mentoring peers in urban and/or rural, isolated, and remote communities (including Indigenous communities).
  • Experience working with peers in community and providing health promotion and harm reduction activities in the areas of substance use, or an equivalent combined education, training, and experience.
  • Experience working with BC First Nations organizations and communities
  • May require valid BC Driver's License as required by program.
Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of diverse Indigenous communities' social, historical, jurisdictional, and cultural context, and Indigenous views on approaches to health and wellness.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural principles and protocols and ability to manage conflict in a respectful and culturally relevant and safe manner.
  • Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action into their work
  • Knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of peer-driven initiatives and interventions.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated facilitation, leadership, public speaking, circle sharing, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to reflect on the way their lived experiences influences their work.
  • Ability to maintain non-violent communication in work-related environments and correspondence
  • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
  • Ability to practice humility
  • Ability to manage time effectively based on workload.
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with people and communities at large.
  • Ability to provide guidance and work direction.
  • Ability to problem-solve.
  • Ability to prepare presentations, promotional materials, and business correspondence.
  • Ability to be creative and flexible, to work under the pressure of interruptions and change.
  • Ability to present information based on audience.
Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

  • Peer Advocate

    1 week ago

    New Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada Northern Health Full time

    Position Summary: Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Community Services department. In accordance with established vision and...

  • Peer Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Aunt Leah's Place Full time

    Peer Support WorkerWho We Are:Aunt Leah's Place is a non-profit organization that helps prevent youth in foster care from becoming homeless and mothers from losing custody of their children. Aunt Leah's Place aims to support youth on their journey to self-sufficiency; providing supported housing, job training, and education on essential life skills.Job...

  • Cross-cultural Health Brokers

    1 week ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative Full time

    _____________________________________________________Job Posting: Cross-Cultural Health Brokers- Latin American Spanish-Speaking Community (Part-time)Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative is a member-driven, not-for-profit community health Centre (CHC). Our members are people who face language and cultural barriers to accessing health care. Our mission...

  • Health Care Aide

    1 week ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada The Good Samaritan Society Full time

    HEU The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Come work with usFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    1 week ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Come work with usFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    2 months ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Come work with usFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    2 months ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    3 weeks ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Come work with usFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Rn, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Come work with usFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. ...

  • Registered Nurse

    1 week ago

    New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time $41 - $60

    The salary range for this position is CAD $41.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of...

  • Peer Advocate

    3 weeks ago

    Hazelton, Canada Northern Health Full time

    **Position Summary**: - Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Community Services department. - In accordance with established vision...

  • Peer Support Worker

    3 days ago

    New Westminster, Canada Aunt Leah's Place Full time

    **Peer Support Worker** **Who We Are**: Aunt Leah’s Place is a non-profit organization that helps prevent youth in foster care from becoming homeless and mothers from losing custody of their children. Aunt Leah’s Place aims to support youth on their journey to self-sufficiency; providing supported housing, job training, and education on essential life...

  • Cross-cultural Health Brokers

    3 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative Full time

    **____________________________________________________**_ **Job Posting: Cross-Cultural Health Brokers** - **Dari, Pashto, Farsi Speaking Community (Part-time)** - **Latin American Spanish-Speaking Community (Part-time)** - **Middle Eastern - Arabic Speaking Community (Part-time)** Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative is a member-driven,...

  • Cross-cultural Health Broker with Umbrella Mobile

    3 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative Full time

    **This role may be combined, for a full-time position at 30hrs/week, with the currently available part-time Spanish-speaking CCHB position with the Family Practice CCHB Program. If you are interested in a full-time position, please indicate this in your cover letter.**_ - **____________________________________________________**_ **Job Posting: Cross...

  • Cross-cultural Health Brokers

    1 week ago

    New Westminster, Canada Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative Full time

    **____________________________________________________**_ **Job Posting: Cross-Cultural Health Brokers** - **Middle Eastern - Arabic Speaking Community (Part-time)** Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative is a member-driven, not-for-profit community health Centre (CHC). Our members are people who face language and cultural barriers to accessing health...

  • Cross-cultural Health Brokers

    1 week ago

    New Westminster, Canada Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative Full time

    **____________________________________________________**_ **Job Posting: Cross-Cultural Health Brokers** - **Dari, Pashto, Farsi Speaking Community (Part-time)** Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative is a member-driven, not-for-profit community health Centre (CHC). Our members are people who face language and cultural barriers to accessing health care....

  • Cross-cultural Health Brokers

    1 week ago

    New Westminster, Canada Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative Full time

    **____________________________________________________**_ **Job Posting: Cross-Cultural Health Brokers** - **Latin American Spanish-Speaking Community (Part-time)** Umbrella Multicultural Health Cooperative is a member-driven, not-for-profit community health Centre (CHC). Our members are people who face language and cultural barriers to accessing health...

  • Remote Client Services Analyst

    2 months ago

    New Westminster, Canada QHR Technologies Inc Full time

    **Essential Functions**: - Review outstanding cases to ensure that Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements are met. - Take ownership of calls and case volumes in Client Services queues to monitor for trends and suggest solutions. - Clarify customer's concerns or issues and take appropriate action to respond to cases in Salesforce CRM prior to escalation...

  • Remote Client Services Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada QHR Technologies Inc Full time

    **Essential Functions**: - Review outstanding cases to ensure that Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements are met. - Take ownership of calls and case volumes in Client Services queues to monitor for trends and suggest solutions. - Clarify customer's concerns or issues and take appropriate action to respond to cases in Salesforce CRM prior to escalation...

  • Remote Client Services Analyst

    2 months ago

    New Westminster, Canada QHR Technologies Inc Full time

    - **Essential Functions**: - Review outstanding cases to ensure that Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements are met. - Take ownership of calls and case volumes in Client Services queues to monitor for trends and suggest solutions. - Clarify customer's concerns or issues and take appropriate action to respond to cases in Salesforce CRM prior to...

  • Remote Client Services Analyst

    2 days ago

    New Westminster, Canada QHR Technologies Inc Full time

    - **Essential Functions**: - Review outstanding cases to ensure that Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements are met. - Take ownership of calls and case volumes in Client Services queues to monitor for trends and suggest solutions. - Clarify customer's concerns or issues and take appropriate action to respond to cases in Salesforce CRM prior to...

  • RN, Medical Imaging

    2 months ago

    New Westminster, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Detailed Overview In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, provides direct nursing care to patients within the Medical Imaging Dept according to established standards and administrative policies and procedures. Assesses and monitors patients physical and...

  • Young Parent Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada The Lower Mainland Purpose Society Full time

    **LOWER MAINLAND PURPOSE SOCIETY** **Position: Young Parent Support Worker - Full Time** **Location**: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster **Salary**:$24/hour **Hours of Work**:35 hours per week **Job Summary**: The Purpose Young Parent Program provides an array of support services to mitigate the risks for young parents and improve life outcomes for both...

  • Health Care Aide

    2 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada The Good Samaritan Society Full time

    **Health Care Aide - PPT** Internal Closing Date: Apr-01-2024 at 1500 hrs. Good Samaritan Victoria Heights New Westminster, BC HEU The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work,...

  • Young Parent Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada The Lower Mainland Purpose Society Full time

    **LOWER MAINLAND PURPOSE SOCIETY** **Position: Young Parent Support Worker - Full Time** **Location**: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster **Salary**:$24/hour **Hours of Work**:35 hours per week **Job Summary**: The Purpose Young Parent Program provides an array of support services to mitigate the risks for young parents and improve life outcomes for both...

  • Manager of Employment Services

    2 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada Pacific Community Resources Society Full time

    **Manager of Employment Services** **WorkBC Fraserworks New Westminster** **Regular Full Time** | **Grid 50 ($50.54 - $52.72/hour)** | **Reporting to: Calum Scott, Director of Operations - Employment Services** **Opportunity** PCRS is proud to be part of the Fraser Works, a Co-op operated in partnership with Aware Society, Fraserside Community Services...

  • RN, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered...

  • RN, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?:Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered...

  • RN, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada Fraser Health Full time €41 - €60

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?:Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered...

  • RN, Medical Imaging

    4 weeks ago

    New Westminster, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?:Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered...