Support addiction care through peer advocacy, cultural safety, and effective communication with Providence Health Care patients and families.

This Peer Support Worker role draws on lived or living experience relevant to people served by the Urban Health and Substance Use Program. Reporting to the Peer Support Coordinator, you will help patients access services, cultural supports, and community programs. You will also collaborate with healthcare providers to strengthen person-centered relationships and contribute peer perspectives to organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advocate for patients and families navigating systemic barriers
- Facilitate referrals to community health and cultural supports
- Support relationships grounded in harm reduction principles




- Accompany clients to appointments when consulted
- Attend meetings and share Peer Support Program updates

Requirements:

- Certificate-level Social Services or Addiction Service Worker preparation
- One year of recent, related experience
- Lived or living experience relevant to served clients
- Recognized Peer Support Training completion
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Apply peer advocacy, service navigation, and cultural humility within Providence Health Care’s interdisciplinary substance use services.

📌 Addiction Services Peer Advocate (Vancouver)
🏢 Providence Healthcare
📍 Vancouver