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Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Peer Support Worker to join their team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC.

This role involves working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team to provide non-clinical, peer-based services to patients and clients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with team members, share their own lived experience, and assist patients/clients through their healthcare journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual peer support and peer-based recovery groups
  • Support patient/client recovery through motivational and supportive self-disclosure
  • Promote empowerment, self-determination, and independence through peer mentorship
  • Assist patients/clients in exploration of skill building and community integration

Qualifications:

  • Certificate in a Social Services program and Peer Support Training
  • Two years of recent experience in a peer support role
  • Lived experience with recovery from addiction and/or mental illness

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports and recognition programs

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to creating healthy lives in healthy communities. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and encourage those with lived experience to apply.