Peer Support Worker (Social Services Certificate)

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A PEER SUPPORT WORKER WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Peer Support Worker with lived experience who has completed a recognized Peer Support Training Program and holds a Social Services program certificate to join the Adult Rehabilitation team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Certificate in a Social Services program and successful completion of a recognized Peer Support Training program and two (2) years recent related experience in a peer support role or an equivalent combination of education, training, peer support and employment experience.
• Lived experience with recovery from a mental illness and as a recipient of mental health and addiction services including peer knowledge of the designated service user population in the applicable program area or department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develops and maintains positive and respectful relationships with co-workers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  Closing Statement:
  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.

Please refer the Job description for details