Peer Health Workers support health awareness and service access through experience-based counseling, advocacy, and referrals. This temporary Kitchener-Waterloo role runs Monday through Friday.

At YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo, the Peer Health Worker helps clients understand health topics and access programs independently. The one-year, full-time position involves tailored support, attentive listening, community connections, and guidance through health and social services. Work is grounded in Social Determinants of Health.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build safe, supportive relationships through non-judgmental peer support
- Provide tailored counseling, advocacy, and problem-solving assistance
- Refer clients to health, social, and community resources




- Share local substance use trends with coworkers and peers
- Prepare reports and collect data for research and evaluation

Requirements:

- Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C certification
- Up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Record Check
- COVID-19 vaccination confirmation or valid exemption
- Crisis prevention and intervention training certificates considered an asset
- Protected Food Handling required before job starts

Bring peer support, advocacy, referrals, and health education skills to clients served by YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo.

📌 Peer Health Worker Community Services (Canada)
🏢 Avanti Software
📍 Canada