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.