Empower youth aged 13-24 with recovery-oriented support as a Youth Peer Support Worker at Abbotsford Foundry. Leverage your lived experience to guide youth in mental health and substance use recovery.
This role emphasizes building authentic, strengths-based relationships through one-on-one and group peer support. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you'll navigate youth needs and community resources while upholding trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practices. This is an opportunity to promote resilience and self-advocacy among young individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized emotional support and encouragement
- Build trusting relationships that enhance independence
- Assist with navigating mental health and substance use services
- Facilitate group workshops focused on wellness
- Maintain accurate documentation and service records
Requirements:
- Two-year diploma in human or social services or equivalent
- At least one year of experience in peer support
- Lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License required
- Criminal Record Check and First Aid/CPR certification required
Make a meaningful impact on youth by supporting their recovery and resilience at Abbotsford Foundry.
Contact Details:
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services Recruitment Team
