Empower youth aged 13-24 with recovery-oriented support as a Youth Peer Support Worker at Abbotsford Foundry. Leverage your lived experience to guide youth in mental health and substance use recovery.This role emphasizes building authentic, strengths-based relationships through one-on-one and group peer support. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you'll navigate youth needs and community resources while upholding trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practices. This is an chance to promote resilience and self-advocacy among young individuals.Key Responsibilities:Provide individualized emotional support and encouragementBuild trusting relationships that enhance independenceAssist with navigating mental health and substance use servicesFacilitate group workshops focused on wellnessMaintain accurate documentation and service recordsRequirements:Two-year diploma in human or social services or equivalentAt least one year of experience in peer supportLived experience with mental health or substance use challengesValid Class 5 BC Driver's License requiredCriminal Record Check and First Aid/CPR certification requiredMake a meaningful impact on youth by supporting their recovery and resilience at Abbotsford Foundry.

📌 Youth Peer Support Worker In Abbotsford (Maple Ridge)
🏢 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services
📍 Maple Ridge