Peer Support Worker
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Peer Support Workers work together with the multidisciplinary team to provide services in a flexible, compassionate and responsible manner. The Peer Support Worker provides and organizes required services and shares responsibility with the team for clients who have histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance abuse, criminal justice, and other trauma.
Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services. Experience in social services, supported housing/addictions/Public Health.
Grade 12; Community Mental Health Certificate or Addiction Worker Certificate. Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
Experience working with adults and youth with mental health or substance use issues.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to apply clinical and critical thinking expertise.
- Experience in the delivery of education programs.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
- Ability to use an electronic file system for service delivery.
- Advanced computer skills preferred.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Peer Support Worker will provide and organize services for clients with complex histories, sharing responsibility with the care team. The work involves education programs, electronic file documentation, and travel between service assignments.
Requirements
Island Health requires past or current recipient of mental health or substance use services, Grade 12, a Community Mental Health or Addiction Worker Certificate or a recognized Peer Support Training course, and a valid BC Class 5 driver's licence. Candidates need experience with adults and youth facing mental health or substance use issues.
Skills
- Peer support
- Clinical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Education program delivery
- Independent work
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Electronic file systems
- Computer skills
- Client advocacy
- Crisis support
- Team collaboration
- Mental health support
- Substance use support
- Community outreach
- Documentation
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Peer Support Worker
- peer support
- mental health
- substance use
- addictions
- homelessness
- trauma
- harm reduction
- social services
- supported housing
- Public Health
- Island Health
- community mental health
- addiction worker
- patient education
- electronic file system
- Class 5 driver's licence
- Vancouver Island
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Community Mental Health Certificate
- Addiction Worker Certificate
- Peer Support Training
Tools
- Electronic file system
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Community Mental Health
- Addiction Work
Own vehicle
Yes