Peer Support Worker

The Salvation Army in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Worker to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential support to clients in a residential setting, ensuring their well-being and facilitating their acclimatization. With a focus on integrity and confidentiality, you will work closely with treatment counselors and engage in collaborative efforts with staff and volunteers. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing challenges, all while working in a supportive and values-driven environment. If you have a passion for helping others and a commitment to service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent; further education preferred.
• PeerConnectBC certification or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Monitors activities of clients, provides support, and maintains confidentiality.
• Ensures regular check-ins and documents interactions with clients.

Skills

Client Relations

Confidentiality

Cultural Competence

Computer Skills

Recovery Knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

PeerConnectBC certification

Job description

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Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. We support people experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs, living out our mission, vision, and values of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life — there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Clientele Relations: Monitors activities of clients/residents, provides support, ensures acclimatization, attends meetings, assists with intake procedures, supports counselors, facilitates group work, administers medications, reports concerns, and maintains confidentiality.
• Direct Client Contact: Provides orientation, ensures regular check-ins, documents interactions, and is available for unscheduled meetings.
• Administrative & Interdepartmental Co-operation: Maintains respectful relationships, complies with policies, collaborates with staff and volunteers, and participates in seasonal activities.
• Other Duties: Performs additional tasks as required.

Critical Relationship Management

Internal: Treatment counselors and management; External: N/A.

Leadership Responsibility

Reports to: Treatment Assistant Manager – Women’s. No direct reports but may supervise volunteers or students.

Financial & Materials Management

Handles minor financial matters, responsible for resource use, with limited input into budgeting.

Working Conditions

Residential setting, various shifts, primarily in Vancouver’s DTES, with safety precautions and potential exposure to risks.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent; further education preferred.
• PeerConnectBC certification or willingness to train.
• Criminal Record Review clearance.
• Current or willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, NVCI, Mental Health First Aid, Naloxone.
• Immunization and COVID vaccination proof.

Experience & Skills

• At least 1 year working with women/female clients in social services.
• Stability in personal recovery from substance use.
• Integrity, confidentiality, computer skills, recovery knowledge, and cultural competence.

Compensation

Range: $26.83 to $27.58, based on experience and qualifications. Accommodation available upon request.