The Peer Support Worker is responsible to support women to secure practical needs and access support services, while managing crisis in the Drop-in and/or Shelter. Promoting principles of peer support she will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women and in-centre volunteers.

The Downtown Eastside

Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website ( ) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health,



homelessness, and substance use with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses. You are familiar with other support services, agencies and community resources. You have robust conflict resolution skills and demonstrated crises intervention training and experience Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage* including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, and life insurance For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan* with a matching contribution from DEWC.

Temporary Part Time Work

Schedule - Week 1: Sunday to Thursday (9am - 5pm) Week 2: Sunday to Wednesday (9am -5pm) Hourly Rate: $30.22 Start Date: ASAP Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional languages spoken an asset.

📌 Peer Support Worker - Full-Time (Vancouver)
🏢 Downtown Eastside Women's Centre
📍 Vancouver