Become a vital part of the Musqueam community as a Part-Time Peer Support Worker. Utilize your lived experience to drive harm reduction, support wellness, and connect individuals with essential resources.
Reporting to the Mental Health Wellness Team Lead, you will engage community members in a culturally safe, non-judgmental manner. This role focuses on reducing barriers to access and promoting safer substance use through effective outreach and relationship-building. Your commitment to harm reduction principles is essential for success in this supportive position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct community outreach for harm reduction supplies
- Promote safer substance use among community members
- Provide education on overdose prevention and safer practices
- Offer peer-based support rooted in lived experience
- Advocate for culturally safe services and resources
Requirements:
- Grade 12 education or equivalent experience
- Active personal recovery engagement
- Knowledge of harm reduction principles
- Experience in community outreach or peer support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Bring your unique experience to support and empower Musqueam community members as a Peer Support Worker.
Part-Time Peer Support Worker Musqueam in Vancouver employer: Musqueam
Musqueam offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where the Health Department values collaboration and respect. As a Strategic Executive Assistant, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful health initiatives in the community. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, Musqueam stands out as an excellent employer in the region.
