Peer Support Worker, Substance Use Services
3 days ago
Peer Support Worker, Substance Use Services Posting Number 1365476 Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 40,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Effective October 26th, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer. We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your experience and knowledge to our community as a Temporary Full Time Peer Support Worker with our Substance Use Services Access team located in Burnaby, British Columbia. If you're someone who is looking for a rewarding challenge, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you. Share your own knowledge and lived experience of substance use and mental health to assist clients achieve their goals. In addition, you will: Establish a dignifying and purposeful relationships with clients Provide information to clients regarding empowerment, self-help education, resources, and life skills Assist clients with community integration activities, and accompany clients to a range of community services, and appointments Supports effective connection between community service providers and our clients, their family members, and significant or concerned others involved in the client's recovery To join our team, we are lookinf for you to have: Two (2) years of personal lived experience in recovery from substance use or co-occurring substance use and mental illness. Training in Peer Support with completion of Substance Use Counselling or a Social Services certificate One (1) year of recent work/peer support experience in substance use, mental health, homelessness or health services navigation Valid Class Five (5) BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply: A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fantastic opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization. Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care. Come work with dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work Work hard and have fun while you do it JOB TYPE Work Day:Full Time Employment type:Permanent Job Salary:Negotiable JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimal experience:Unspecified
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Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $29.60 / hourJob SummaryWe are hiring aTemp Part Time Peer Support Worker, Substance Use Servicesto join our team inChilliwack, B.C.We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value...
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Youth Peer Support Worker
1 week ago
Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada Carrier Sekani Family Services Full timeCareer Opportunity: Youth Peer Support WorkerLocation: Burns Lake FoundryEmployment Type: Permanent Full TImePractice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS):CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has...
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Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full timeSalary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $26.30 - $28.74 / 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...
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Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full timeWhy Fraser Health?: Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the...
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Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full timeWhy Fraser Health?: Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the...
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Coordinator, Peer Support
1 week ago
Burnaby, Canada Progressive Housing Society Full time**JOB TITLE**: Coordinator, Peer Support & Volunteer Programs (Internal/External) **REPORTS TO**: Director, Community Projects **CLASSIFICATION**: Union position (Grid 38) **KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Reporting to the Program Manager, the Coordinator, Peer Support & Volunteer works and shares their knowledge of mental ill-health/substance use to...
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Yale - Support Worker (Casual)
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Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada RainCity Housing and Support Society Full timeRainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, q'ʷa:n̓ƛ'ən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in...
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Terrace, British Columbia, Canada Northern Health - BC Full timeAre you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Mental Health & Substance Use department.In accordance with established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health and reporting to the...
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Peer Coordinator
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Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full timeSalary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $33.99 - $35.58 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Join Our Team as a Peer Coordinator in Mental Health & Substance Use! Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health and substance use services? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team as a Clinician for...
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Peer Support
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Vancouver, British Columbia, VBN, Canada Coast Mental Health Full timeStatus: CasualSalary Range: $31.56 to $33.28Location: Resource CentreSchedule: Various hours/day. Preferred availability: Tuesday to ThursdaySummary:Under the direction of the Peer Support Manager the MHW: Peer Support Department role focuses on supporting peer support workers in their roles, facilitating peer support trainings, and contributing to a...
