Use your lived experiences to support mental health patients as a Peer Support Worker at Providence Health Care. Contribute to meaningful mental health care in a new community-focused hospital.Join the Mental Health Program at Providence Health Care, working on teams across the organization as we prepare for the new St. Paul's Hospital opening in 2027. In this role, you'll leverage your lived experience to assist patients and families facing mental health and substance use challenges. Your insights will foster trust and enhance care from both patients and providers.Key Responsibilities:Provide peer advocacy and emotional support to patientsConnect individuals with essential harm reduction servicesFacilitate culturally secure and trauma-informed careEngage in strategic planning for peer-informed servicesLiaise between patients and health care teamsRequirements:Certificate in Social Services or addiction fieldLived experience relevant to the client groupCompletion of recognized Peer Support TrainingKnowledge of harm reduction and cultural humilityEffective communication skills in diverse settingsSupport patients and shape the future of care at Providence Health Care.

📌 Peer Support Worker At Providence Health Care (Vancouver)
🏢 Providence Healthcare
📍 Vancouver