Support youth ages 12–24 at Foundry Penticton through peer-based mentoring, emotional support, and collaborative care. This temporary part-time role offers 20 hours weekly.
As a Peer Support Worker with OneSky Community Resources, you will help deliver walk-in services and coordinate groups and events. You will work with youth, families, allies, and care team members in a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment. Lived experience with mental health or substance challenges is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide peer-based mentoring, guidance, and emotional support
- Build trusting relationships supporting youth engagement and participation
- Share resources, navigate services, and make appropriate referrals
- Facilitate peer support meetings, groups, and activities
- Complete records and participate in team meetings
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and recent related youth experience
- Lived experience with mental health or substance challenges
- Recognized youth peer support training completion or eligibility
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
- Valid BC Class 5 licence, reliable vehicle, and clean abstract
Bring lived experience, youth engagement, and resource navigation skills to peer support services at Foundry Penticton.
Youth Peer Support Worker Penticton employer: OneSky Community Resources
OneSky Community Resources is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering families and fostering a supportive work culture. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from ongoing training in strengths-based and trauma-informed practices, while enjoying a collaborative environment that values diversity and community engagement. Located in a vibrant area, this role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families with young children.
Contact Details:
OneSky Community Resources Recruitment Team
