Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Penticton, British Columbia, Canada OneSky Community Resources Full time

About OneSky Community Resources

OneSky Community Resources is a progressive, not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a way forward for everyone in the South Okanagan Similkameen region. Our core belief is that we're all in this together, living under a single sky. We champion and support individuals to reach their full potential, work to remove barriers, and provide a diverse range of services.

About Foundry

Foundry is a provincial initiative to expand access to mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services, and peer supports for young people across BC. By bringing together a variety of health and social services under one roof and working in partnership with young people and families, Foundry helps young people get the help they need when they need it.

Job Summary

The Peer Support Worker is a member of the Foundry Penticton Team and offers peer-based mentoring and emotional support to young people ages 12-24. This role involves sharing information and a lived experience perspective to support youth in getting connected to services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with youth, their families, allies, members of their care team, and other service providers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide peer-based mentoring and emotional support to young people ages 12-24
  • Share information and a lived experience perspective to support youth in getting connected to services
  • Work collaboratively with youth, their families, allies, members of their care team, and other service providers
  • Organize and facilitate groups, events, and workshops for young people in Penticton
  • Assist with the delivery of peer-based services

Requirements

  • Grade 12 plus recent, related experience working with youth or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use, completion of/eligible for completion of a recognized youth peer support training program, and willing to self-identify and share experience
  • Computer skills, Microsoft Teams, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media
  • High degree of self-awareness and capacity to apply appropriate boundaries and maintain confidentiality
  • Well-developed communication skills: ability to speak, listen, and write clearly, thoroughly, and professionally

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Great pension (Municipal Pension Fund)
  • Supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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