Youth Peer Support Worker, Virtual Care

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Youth Peer Support Worker to join their interprofessional team. This role focuses on providing online peer support to youth facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will empower young individuals through mentorship, helping them navigate community resources and build essential life skills. This innovative organization values diversity and offers competitive salaries along with professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have the relevant experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Certificate in Community Social Service with related experience.
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provide online peer support services to youth and young adults.
• Facilitate recovery-based activities and support clients' independence.

Skills

Youth mental health knowledge

Substance use resources knowledge

Crisis intervention skills

Conflict resolution skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Physical capacity to perform duties

Education

Certificate in Community Social Service

Tools

Technology-based solutions

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $27.92/Hr. - CAD $29.60/Hr.

Summary

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, Virtual Care, the Youth Peer Support Worker works as part of an interprofessional team providing online peer support services to youth and young adults with mental health and substance use issues. Provides a range of non-clinical, peer-based services including individual peer support, facilitating peer-based recovery groups and conducting peer information sessions on topics such as consumer-run services, recovery and wellness planning, strategies for symptom management and community resources. Promotes empowerment, self-determination and independence through peer mentorship, emotional support and relationship/rapport building using recovery-oriented approaches. Supports and assists service users in exploration of skill building, community integration, and the development of natural supports in their community utilizing non-judgmental, strengths-based conversations and person-centered goal setting.

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Certificate in Community Social Service plus one year's recent, related experience working with youth and young adults with mental health and substance use issues or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use and recovery, recipient of mental health and substance use services, plus completion of/eligible for completion of a recognized peer support training program.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of youth mental health and substance use resources and youth community services.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery and willingness to share personal recovery journey.
• Skills in using computers and technology-based solutions for service delivery, documentation, and viewing screening and assessment data.
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and recognize/respond to their needs.
• Ability to role model therapeutic relationships and work from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens.
• Ability to develop, organize, deliver, and evaluate activities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical capacity to perform duties.

What We Offer

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary: $27.92 - $29.60 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: Professional development and career advancement.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus, opening in 2027, will be innovative in integrated care.
• Inclusive culture: We respect diversity and value the cultural richness of our workforce.

Participates in providing online services related to youth and young adults' development of life skills, establishing rapport, and supporting self-care. Assists clients in navigating community services, supports recovery, and promotes self-advocacy. Works with the team to meet goals, facilitates recovery-based activities, and supports clients' independence. Observes and reports unsafe conditions, supports online peer support, maintains records, and participates in team and quality improvement activities. Advocates for clients and contributes to program development. Performs other duties as required.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is a major faith-based health organization in Canada, committed to compassionate, socially just, and innovative care. We value social justice, Indigenous reconciliation, and community engagement, operating on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.