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Community Support Worker
Kenora Association for Community Living
Kenora, ON
- Part-time
As a Community Support Worker in our Intensive Support Settings program, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in someone’s quality of life by providing them with…
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Community Support Worker
Kenora Association for Community Living
Kenora, ON
- Part-time
As a Community Support Worker in our Intensive Support Settings program, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in someone’s quality of life by providing them with…
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Community Support Worker
Kenora Association for Community Living
Kenora, ON
- Full-time
As a Community Support Worker in our Intensive Support Settings program, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in someone’s quality of life by providing them with…
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Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker
Spark Lifecare
Kingston, ON
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy…
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Child and Youth Worker/Complex Care Worker #894
Spark Lifecare
Inverary, ON
Night shifts available
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Caregiver/Community Support Worker
Spark Lifecare
Victoriaville, QC
As a Caregiver/Community Support Worker, you will provide individualized, one-to-one support based on each client's unique needs, goals, interests, and abilities. Support may include:
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Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker
Spark Lifecare
Ottawa, ON
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy…
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Caregiver/Community Support Worker
Spark Lifecare
Ottawa, ON
As a Caregiver/Community Support Worker, you will provide individualized, one-to-one support based on each client's unique needs, goals, interests, and abilities. Support may include:
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Caregiver/Community Support Worker
Spark Lifecare
Cornwall, ON
As a Caregiver/Community Support Worker, you will provide individualized, one-to-one support based on each client's unique needs, goals, interests, and abilities. Support may include:
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Social Services Worker
Bayshore
Parry Sound, ON
Provide in-person to patients and families that support the activities in the care plan including wellness checks, food & housing securities as well as social community support connections.
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Youth Worker, In-Home Intensive Program (2026-214-YPS)
WoodGreen Community Services
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Competition # 2026-214-YPS Youth Worker, In-Home Intensive (2026 - 214 -YPS)
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Foothills Housing Focused Shelter Worker - Permanent Part-Time
The Mustard SEED Society
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
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community support worker
Qualicare
Logan Lake, BC
- $19 to $22 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Qualicare Homecare Kamloops has immediate openings for Home support worker
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Shelter Worker
The Salvation Army in Canada
Richmond, BC
- Part-time
…necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging…
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community support worker
Qualicare, Kamloops
Logan Lake, BC
- $19 to $22 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Qualicare Homecare Kamloops has immediate openings for Home support worker
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Child & Youth Worker - Life Skills
Squamish Nation
Squamish, BC
- $27.87 to $39.6 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Join the Ayás Mén̓men Early Years and Youth Services Department as the Child & Youth Worker – Life Skills, supporting the wellness, identity, and development of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh children and…
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Youth Worker (Congregate Care) - FT (2026-349-YPS)
WoodGreen Community Services
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…reduce youth involvement in the criminal justice system and support their reintegration to the community. Youth Workers provide direct, quality client care and supervision to program…
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Mental Health Worker, Looking Glass Residence
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Nurse Supervisor, the Mental Health Worker supports individuals admitted to the Woodstone Residence in the recovery process by participating in service/care planning…
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Peer Support Worker
ALPHA HOUSE
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
We’re looking for a Peer Support Worker to join our team at Alpha House. Peer Support Workers are front-line Indigenous staff who deliver Indigenous programming and engage with clients…
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C194 - Peer Support Worker - (Part Time)
Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery and Education Society
Surrey, BC
- Part-time
The Peer Support Worker provides supportive mentorship during the recovery and capacity-building of residents and alumni of the facility by engaging in their physical and mental health…
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Peer & Community Support Worker
Prospect Human Services Society
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
…to break down those barriers. Our current portfolio provides support to both individuals and employers to fully integrate our community and our…
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Social Services Worker
Bayshore
Oshawa, ON
Provide in-person and virtual support to patients and families that support the activities in the care plan including wellness checks, food & housing securities as well as social community…
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Residential Youth Worker (24/7 Developmental Wellness Worker)
TRELLIS SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of…
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Child & Youth Worker - NH Hamilton
Nisa Helpline
Hamilton, ON
- Part-time
Job Title Child & Youth Worker Job Status Part-time (10-15hrs/week)
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School Youth Worker (12-Month Term)
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS)
Surrey, BC
- Full-time
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and…

Interior Health Authority

Peer Support Worker | Assertive Community Treatment Team

Kamloops, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 13, 2026

Original job description

We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for a Peer Support Worker 1 to join the Mental Health Substance Use Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Kamloops, B.C.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a compassionate, recovery-oriented Peer Support Worker who can draw on their own lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use to build authentic, respectful and purposeful relationships with clients. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment, empathy, and a commitment to self-determination, choice, harm reduction and community integration.

The successful candidate is someone comfortable working collaboratively within an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and supporting individuals in a variety of community settings, including shelters, hospitals, homes and on the street. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to use their lived experience appropriately and professionally to provide hope, practical support, life-skills assistance, resource navigation and advocacy, while maintaining clear boundaries, confidentiality and respect for each client’s unique goals and choices. We are looking for someone who will be adaptable, non-judgmental and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic community-based environment.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
Career Growth
Employer paid vacation (as per collective agreement)
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended Health & Dental coverage
Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

This position is with the Assertive Community Treatment team which is an outreach team supporting clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

The Peer Support Worker (PSW) utilizes their own lived experience of substance use and/or mental health, experience enacting their own wellness plan, and knowledge of accessing healthcare, services and supports combined with peer support training and skills to assist MHSU clients to identify and meet their goals. The PSW identifies themselves as a Peer and collaborates with the client and the MHSU team to meet individual needs and situational requirements by determining aspects of the care plan, identifying, developing and implementing programming to meet the client’s goals, assessing progress and adapting or changing the plan as needed. The PSW coaches the client to strengthen and apply self-determination in all aspects of their care plan and in cases where the client can’t express their needs, the PSW is responsible to advocate on their behalf from a lens of lived experience. The PSW provides supportive counselling, wellness planning, case management, formal advocacy, life skills assistance, information, resources, and demonstrations.

About This Department

The ACT program is a team treatment approach designed to provide comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support to persons with serious and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia. Among the services ACT teams provide are: case management, initial and ongoing assessments; psychiatric services; employment and housing assistance; family support and education; substance abuse services.

Scheduling Information

Shift types are days and shift types are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you have a certificate relevant to the position and experience with mental health, apply today!

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Responsibilities

The Peer Support Worker uses their lived experience of mental illness and substance use to provide practical support, advocacy, and wellness planning for clients. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team to help clients identify and meet their recovery goals in various community settings.

Requirements

Candidates must have lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use and a relevant certificate. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries in a dynamic community environment are required.

Skills

Peer Support
Lived Experience
Crisis Intervention
Case Management
Advocacy
Harm Reduction
Wellness Planning
Interpersonal Communication
Resource Navigation
Life Skills Assistance
Collaborative Teamwork
Boundary Setting

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Career Growth
Employer Paid Vacation
Employer Paid Insurance Premiums
Extended Health & Dental Coverage
Municipal Pension Plan

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Keywords

Peer Support
Assertive Community Treatment
Mental Health
Substance Use
Lived Experience
Harm Reduction
Recovery-Oriented
Case Management
Wellness Plan
Community Integration
Psychiatric Treatment
Rehabilitation
Advocacy
MHSU
Interior Health

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