Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83/Hr. - CAD $29.83/Hr. Job Summary:

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Peer Support Worker to join the Adult Tertiary Rehab team at Sumac Place in Gibsons, BC. Apply today to join our team!

ABOUT GIBSONS, BC:

Known as the “gateway to the Sunshine Coast”, located just north of Vancouver, Gibsons is a quaint town overlooking a harbour and features the beautiful backdrop of our coastal mountains. This area is located on the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. This charming municipality filled with artists, entrepreneurs, and fishing boats is just a scenic 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver followed by a short 5km drive from the Langdale ferry terminal. It is ideal for residents seeking a relaxing blend of water and land activities. Enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with unlimited hiking, biking, golf, fishing and more in a community rich in culture.
Qualifications:

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, and experience.
• Lived experience with recovery from addiction and/or 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.
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  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.
  As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded 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.

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