Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $33.46/Hr. - CAD $35.31/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Peer Advocate with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Vancouver, BC

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of skilled practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Peer Advocate works as a member of community-based team to provide peer-based individual and group support and information sessions to a designated client population/community.

Provides advocacy for client friendly services free of discrimination and barriers and supports clients and their support network with locating health, social and legal services for the designated client population/community. Develops relationships based on respect, provides outreach services and organizes venues and materials for educational sessions.

Assists with coordinating peer support program, performs word processing duties, assists with research and other special projects, maintains and compiles statistics, participates in committees, task groups, and/or corporate initiatives and engages in and assists the Coordinator, Team Lead, Manager with on-going team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

ACT is a team-based, person-centered service delivery model that combines treatment, rehabilitation and support services using transdisciplinary team-based care as a community alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.

These teams provide intensive, specific and continuous services to meet the needs of individuals living with serious and persistent mental health and/or substance use challenges,



who have not benefited from traditional outpatient programs. ACT teams bring health care and life-skills support to clients, all of whom would have challenges accessing health care and other social supports. ACT uses a trauma informed approach to promote recovery through community-based treatment and rehabilitation.

The ACT team strives to support clients to maintain wellness in the community, reduce the number of client contacts with police, access substance use supports and harm reduction, and improve the quality of life for clients.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Diploma in a Community Social Services and two (2) years' recent related experience advocating and/or providing support to the designated client population/community, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training Program.
- A valid BC driver's license may be required as local travel may require the use of a vehicle.
- Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to individuals identifying as a person with lived/living experience with mental health and/or substance use.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Demonstrated knowledge of the values and competencies of peer work for the designated client population/community.




- Demonstrated knowledge of peer-to-client self-disclosure.
- Knowledge of health concerns for the designated client population/community.
- Knowledge of the substance use recovery and harm reduction system in British Columbia.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with a diverse range of community members, volunteers, and with health, social and legal service providers for the designated client population/community.
- Ability to communicate effectively/tactfully both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes.
- Knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Knowledge of traditional healing practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of harm reduction in a health care setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of LGBTQ2S+ services and programs in the community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative, ability to provide work direction.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
- Skilled in conflict resolution, facilitation, and advocacy.
- Ability to compose business correspondence, ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area

📌 Peer Advocate (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver