Youth Peer Support Worker – Employment

Title: Youth Peer Support Worker – Employment

Company: Vancouver Coastal Health
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Job Type: FullTime

Description:

The Youth Peer Support Worker position at Vancouver Coastal Health in North Vancouver, BC involves providing online and in-person peer support services to youth and individuals with mental health or substance use challenges. The role includes facilitating peer-based groups, conducting information sessions, and delivering services in alignment with Foundry's Service Model.

Key Responsibilities:

Grade 12 education

Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training Program

Two years of recent related experience in a peer support role

Lived experience with recovery from mental illness

Qualifications:

Ability to use lived experience to connect with youth

Knowledge of mental health and substance use resources

Experience in using a strength-based approach

Ability to work with diverse populations

Skills in conflict resolution and crisis intervention

The position may require changes in work hours and location based on operational needs. Successful applicants must undergo a Criminal Records Review Check. Health care workers must report vaccination history as per Ministry of Health policy. Vancouver Coastal Health offers comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, wellness support, recognition programs, and discounts. The organization values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Current VCH employees must apply through the Internal Career Portal. Thank you for considering Vancouver Coastal Health as your employer.

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Title: Youth Peer Support Worker &#8211; Employment
Company: Vancouver Coastal Health
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
The salary range for this position is CAD $29.76/Hr.  CAD $31.64/Hr.

Come work as a Youth Peer Support Worker (Employment) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in North Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join our team! Within the context of a client and familycentered recovery model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Youth Peer Support Worker is part of an interdisciplinary team providing online and in person peer support services to youth and/or those who have experienced mental health or substance use challenges. Provides a range of nonclinical, peerbased services to youth through shared living/lived experience including assisting in the navigation of the mental health/substance use system while providing individualized peerbased practical, emotional and social supports. Works alongside Clinicians to deliver services. Facilitates peerbased groups, conducts peer information sessions and delivers services in alignment with Foundry's Service Model.

Education &amp; Experience

Grade 12.
 Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training Program.
 Two (2) years' recent related experience in a peer support role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and peer support experience.
 Lived experience with recovery from a mental illness and as a recipient of mental health and substance use services including peer knowledge of the designated service user population in the applicable program area or department.

Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities

Demonstrated ability to use one's lived experience to promote positive connections with youth.
 Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance use resources and community services.
 Demonstrated ability in using a strengthbased approach in sharing challenges and cocreating solutions.
 Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, recognize and respond appropriately to the needs of youth.
 Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities.
 Ability to develop, organize, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate individual and group activities.
 Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
 Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
 Ability to organize and prioritize.
 Ability to observe and recognize changes in the client.
 Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
 Home management skills.
 Ability to instruct.
 Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
 Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
 Ability to operate related equipment.
 Physical ability to carry out the work of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publiclyfunded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
 Grow your career with employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
 Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
 Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
 Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equitydeserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this posting. \Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/workinghere/jobpostings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.\

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