Be a catalyst for change as a Youth Peer Support Worker, providing vital support to ages 13-24 in Fraser Health. Leverage your personal experience to empower youth through recovery-oriented initiatives.
In this dynamic role, you will engage with youth in both one-on-one and group settings, facilitating workshops and navigating community resources. Your focus will be on building supportive relationships, enhancing self-advocacy, and promoting well-being. Working collaboratively within teams, you'll maintain a trauma-informed approach throughout all interactions while ensuring ethical peer support practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support youth with emotional encouragement and goal setting
• Facilitate group activities to enhance social connection




• Document services in compliance with standards
• Assist in problem-solving and navigating services
• Identify critical incidents promptly
Requirements:
• Diploma in human or social services field
• One year of peer support experience
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use
• Criminal Record Check and valid Driver’s License required
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Use your lived experience to build resilience and empower the youth of Fraser Health, ensuring protected and supportive environments.
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📌 Peer Support Worker for Youth Mental Health (Surrey)
🏢 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services
📍 Surrey