Peer Support Worker

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Municipal Pension Plan matching

Compressed work schedule

Job summary

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre seeks a dedicated Peer Support Worker to assist women in securing practical needs and accessing support services while managing crises in the Drop-in and Shelter. The role promotes a feminist, anti-oppression approach and collaboration with DEWC staff to provide integrated services.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years related experience, knowledge of gender-based violence, mental health and homelessness issues, and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience, preferably in a drop-in or shelter environment.
• Knowledge of issues affecting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness and substance use.
• Trauma-informed care responses and the ability to work calmly in a crisis-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support women to secure practical needs and access support services.
• Manage crises in the Drop-in and/or Shelter setting.
• Promote principles of peer support and collaborate with DEWC staff to integrate services.
• Familiar with community resources and other support services.

Job description

The Peer Support Worker is responsible to support women to secure practical needs and access support services, while managing crisis in the Drop-in and/or Shelter. Promoting principles of peer support she will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women and in-centre volunteers. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About DEWC

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca ) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

About You

• You have a minimum of 2 years related experience preferable within a drop in and/or shelter environment.
• You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC.
• You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and substance use with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
• You have the ability to work calmly and respectfully within a busy, chaotic, crisis driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
• You are familiar with other support services, agencies and community resources.
• You have strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrated crises intervention training and experience
• You have, or will obtain, a First Aid Certification and NVCI.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

• Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage* including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, and life insurance
• For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan* with a matching contribution from DEWC.
• Other perks: Compressed work schedule; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

*enrolment & eligibility conditions apply

POSITION DETAILS

• Temporary Part Time
• Work Schedule - Week 1: Sunday to Thursday (9am - 5pm) Week 2: Sunday to Wednesday (9am -5pm)
• Union position: BCGEU
• Hourly Rate: $30.22
• Location: 302 Columbia
• Application Closing Date: August 20th , 2026. Start Date: ASAP

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Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional languages spoken an asset.

While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted