29 Oct
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Vancouver Coastal Health
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Vancouver
29 Oct
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver
Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Youth Peer Support Worker in North Vancouver, BC. Provide vital peer support services to youth experiencing mental health and substance use challenges through shared experiences.As a Youth Peer Support Worker, you will engage with young people both online and in-person, helping them navigate the mental health system. This role requires a compassionate approach and two years of experience in peer support, facilitating peer-based groups, and assisting vulnerable populations. You will work as part of a team-oriented, interdisciplinary team to foster positive youth interactions, guided by Foundry's Service Model.Key Responsibilities:Offer peer-based emotional, social,
and practical supportFacilitate peer information sessions and support groupsCollaborate with clinicians to deliver effective servicesNavigate youth through the mental health and substance use systemMaintain supportive relationships with clientsRequirements:Grade 12 educationTwo years' experience in peer support rolesLived experience of recovery from mental health issuesCompletion of recognized Peer Support Training ProgramKnowledge of harm reduction principlesDeliver impactful peer support and nurture beneficial connections with youth facing challenges in their lives.
📌 Youth Peer Support Worker North Vancouver
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver