Peer Support Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; Vor Ort; CAD 46.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a dedicated Peer Support Worker to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, offering services to clients with mental health and substance use histories. The position emphasizes outreach, patient and staff safety, and ongoing quality improvement.

Responsibilities include organizing required services, using personal vehicle for client transport, and complying with CRC requirements. A BC Class 5 Driver’s License is required and ongoing travel is anticipated.

Qualifikationen

• Background in peer support and lived experience preferred.
• Certificate programs in mental health/addiction support are required.
• Valid driver’s license (BC Class 5) is needed.

Aufgaben

• Provide services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Outreach-focused peer support for clients with complex needs.
• Travel between sites and use of personal vehicle may be required.

Kenntnisse

Peer support

Mental health

Communication

Education delivery

Ausbildung

Grade 12

Community Mental Health Certificate

Addiction Worker Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Eric Martin Pavilion (EMP) - Victoria, BC V8R 4Z3 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

Mon 1200-2000; Tues-Fri 0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$33.49 - $35.31

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Dec. 31 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

Please read the qualifications in the Peer Support Worker job description. Candidates must demonstrate lived or living experience similar to the population served by Assertive Community Treatment teams. A significant part of this position is sharing personal experiences as a recipient of mental health services. Formal peer support training and experience in group work is considered an asset. This position is 80% outreach and the use of a personal vehicle is an ongoing requirement for transportation of clients.