Peer Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Centre for Excellence in HIVAIDS Full time
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

Join our team at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS as a Peer Support Specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals living with mental illness and substance use. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will work collaboratively with our interprofessional team to provide education, goal setting, support, and advocacy to clients. Your lived experience and recovery principles will be invaluable in helping clients navigate clinical services and reduce barriers to care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build peer-specific relationships with clients and provide consistent and proactive engagement
  • Supervise client consumption of iOAT and illicit substances
  • Assist in nurse-led response to overdoses
  • Assist clients with accessing health and social services
  • Accompany clients to appointments and schedule follow-up appointments as needed
  • Liaise with interprofessional healthcare team for support and communicate outcomes
  • Participate in events relevant to client goals and community engagement
  • Provide clients with education on their consumer rights and grievance procedures within the larger healthcare system
  • Provide individual and group support for clients on empowerment, self-help education, practical information, resources, life skills, and demonstrations
Requirements:
  • Diploma in community social services
  • Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness, and/or social services
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Class 5 Driver's License preferred
What We Offer:
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A competitive salary and benefits package

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, or People of Colour, as well as those from the LGBTQ2+ community. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a strong commitment to harm reduction and recovery, we encourage you to apply.

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