Hybrid Family Peer Support Worker - Cowichan Valley

FamilySmart; British Columbia; Hybride; CAD 24 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

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Benefits

Résumé du poste

FamilySmart invites applications for a Community Family Peer Support Worker in the Cowichan Valley. The role focuses on supporting families and caregivers whose children or youth face mental health or substance use challenges, leveraging personal parenting experience as the primary qualification.

The position is 21 hours per week with a hybrid setup, traveling within the Cowichan Valley. You will provide emotional support, share resources, and help families access services while building on

Qualifications

• Experience in family or community support is helpful.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with families and service providers.
• Comfort presenting FamilySmart services at events in Cowichan Valley.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide peer support to families and caregivers in the Cowichan Valley.
• Share information and resources with families and caregivers.
• Offer knowledge and education to families and caregivers.
• Help families navigate services and access supports.
• Support families in-person, via video chat, phone and email.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Connection making

Compassion and care

Community service coordination

Public speaking & presenting

Verbal & written communication

Home office capability

In-person meetings

Cultural awareness (Coast Salish)

Google Workspace

Criminal records check ready

Description du poste

FamilySmart invites applications for a Community Family Peer Support Worker in the Cowichan Valley. The role focuses on supporting families and caregivers whose children or youth face mental health or substance use challenges, leveraging personal parenting experience as the primary qualification.

The position is 21 hours per week with a hybrid setup, traveling within the Cowichan Valley. You will provide emotional support, share resources, and help families access services while building on