Peer Support Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria Johnson Street Health Centre, seeks a Peer Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, client-centered services for individuals facing homelessness, psychiatric disability, and substance use issues.

You will apply lived experience to support recovery, deliver education programs, and help clients build independence while following safety and documentation standards. Some site travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• Experience in social services, supported housing/addictions/Public Health.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• Experience working with adults and youth with mental health or substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services with a multidisciplinary team.
• Support clients with histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, or substance use.
• Assist with transportation as required.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Education program delivery

Independent work

Communication skills

Physical ability

Electronic records

Education

Grade 12

Community Mental Health Certificate

Peer Support Training

Job description

Victoria Johnson Street Health Centre - Access & Community Services (VJSHC) - Victoria, BC V8W 1M8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

1100-2130: As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$33.49 - $35.31

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Peer Support Workers work together with the multidisciplinary team to provide services in a flexible, compassionate and responsible manner. The Peer Support Worker provides and organizes required services and shares responsibility with the team for clients who have histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance abuse, criminal justice, and other trauma.

Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services. Experience in social services, supported housing/addictions/Public Health.

Grade 12; Community Mental Health Certificate or Addiction Worker Certificate. Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.

Experience working with adults and youth with mental health or substance use issues.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply clinical and critical thinking expertise.
• Experience in the delivery of education programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
• Ability to use an electronic file system for service delivery.