Indigenous Peer Outreach Worker
5 days ago
Classification: BCGEU Community Subsector Grid 16, Casual
Hourly Rate: $27.06 - $28.70
Work Schedule: Monday - Saturday, 9am-5pm (with flexibility to meet operational needs), ~7-20 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Number of Vacancies: 2
Nature and Scope of Work
The Indigenous Peer Outreach Worker reports directly to the Peer Programs Coordinator. The nature and scope of work for this role entail a comprehensive range of responsibilities focused on fostering client recovery and maintaining a safe, supportive residential environment.
Illustrative Examples of Work
- Provide individual and group peer support to clients of Pacifica Treatment Centre Society.
- Provide on-going community engagement with clients in relation to their self-directed recovery and wellness goals, including but not limited to accompanying a client or group to peer self-help groups i.e., AA, NA, SMART Recovery, etc.
- Accompany clients offsite to scheduled appointments such as medical, dental, optometrist, etc.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and client interactions, ensuring confidentiality.
- Track and record client attendance in sessions, follow-up with client paperwork, support client needs through check-ins working alongside volunteers.
- Bolster and mentor clients within the Peer Mentorship Program.
- Act as the initial point of contact for client inquiries, concerns, or requests.
- Triage and prioritize client needs, using sound judgment to determine urgency and required response.
- Communicate promptly with appropriate interdisciplinary team members (e.g., case managers, clinicians, support staff) to relay relevant client information.
- Accompany clients on outings if/when they require one-on-one support during group outings.
- Adhere to the Peer Support Guidelines and the Pacifica Treatment Centre Agreement.
- Complete the on-boarding training and 20-hour Peer Outreach education modules.
- Attend department, Staff, and supervision meetings.
- Assist in peer training and orientation on an as needed basis.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and may be modified through mutual identification and agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1 year of lived experience with recovery and/or intersecting inequities (required)
- Ability to effectively deal with stress.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting individuals from an enhanced quality of life and well-being approach.
- Proficiency in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and non-violent communication methods.
- Commitment to Pacifica’s philosophy of anti-oppression, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Certificates in CPR, First Aid.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English.
- Must be proficient with computers.
- Must have the physical abilities to perform the duties of the job (be able to stand/walk for long periods of time).
- Detail oriented, reliable, and responsive.
**Pacifica’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion**
- Persons with lived experience related to substance use, mental health, and trauma.
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples.
- Members of non-dominant racial communities.
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities.
- Persons with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $27.06-$28.70 per hour
**Language**:
- English (required)
**Location**:
- Vancouver, BC V5N 1Y9 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-04
Expected start date: 2025-08-25
-
Outreach Worker
1 week ago
Vancouver, Canada All Nations Outreach Society Full time**All Nations Outreach Society Job Posting: Outreach Worker** All Nations Outreach Society is a non-profit organization that provides trauma-informed support, cultural and community connection to Indigenous people in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. We provide holistic and ongoing support, unconditional love and care to those ready to heal. We partner...
-
Indigenous Outreach Worker
1 day ago
Vancouver, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full timeJOB OPPORTUNITY**:Indigenous Outreach Worker** **Indigenous Outreach Worker**Competition #82-24 About this Role Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children, families and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We...
-
Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full timeJOB OPPORTUNITY: Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker **Download PDF Job Posting here** **Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker - Full-time Permanent **Competition #83-23 About this Role Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children,...
-
Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada Family Services of Greater Vancouver Full timeJOB OPPORTUNITY: Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker **Download PDF Job Posting here** **Indigenous Youth Outreach Worker - Full-time Permanent **Competition #83-23 About this Role Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children,...
-
Moa/outreach Worker
1 week ago
Vancouver, Canada Urban Indigenous Health & Healing Cooperative (UIHHC) Full timeWe are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting health and wellness equity in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) to join our Mobile Outreach Program. This program aims to provide access to primary care and Elder-led cultural care for new and existing members of the Kilala Lelum Health Centre, through an outreach based culturally-safe,...
-
Indigenous Peer Support Coord
2 weeks ago
Vancouver, Canada Providence Health Care Full time**Skills**: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the root and past, present and ongoing harms of colonialism experienced by Indigenous Peoples, and the social, historical, jurisdictional, and lived experience of the cultural context. Knowledge* of harm reduction, Peer Engagement Principles and Best Practices Guidelines. Knowledge of Indigenous harm...
-
Indigenous Peer Support Worker
5 days ago
Vancouver, Canada Providence Healthcare Full time**Salary**: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.92/Hr. - CAD $29.60/Hr. Summary: **Providence Health Care’s Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation team is hiring!** To learn more about the Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation team, check us out here. - “We are here to support and advocate for Indigenous folks to ensure that their healthcare...
-
North Vancouver, Canada CMHA Full time**Farsi Speaking Peer Support Worker - Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT)** **CMHA NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER (12-18 hours/week)** Our vision: Mentally healthy people in a healthy society We are seeking an Iranian Peer Support Worker for up to 12- 18 hours/week to be part of a community-led team to respond to mental health crises. This project is an auxiliary...
-
Outreach Worker
1 week ago
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time $32 - $33Salary DetailsThe salary range for this position is CAD $31.56/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as an Outreach Worker with the Overdose Outreach Team in Vancouver, BCVancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Outreach Worker to join the Overdose Outreach Team in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Apply today to join our teamAs an Overdose Outreach Worker...
-
Outreach Worker
6 days ago
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full timeSalary DetailsThe salary range for this position is CAD $31.56/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as an Outreach Worker with the Overdose Outreach Team in Vancouver, BCVancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Outreach Worker to join the Overdose Outreach Team in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Apply today to join our teamAs an Overdose Outreach Worker...
