At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients and families using your lived experience in substance use.
- Company: Join Providence Health Care's Urban Health & Substance Use Program.
- Benefits: Make a difference while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to meaningful change.
- Why this job: Empower others through your journey and promote culturally safe care.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant lived experience and completed Peer Support Training.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
Use lived experience and harm reduction knowledge to support patients and families across Providence Health Care's Urban Health & Substance Use Program.
As a Peer Support Worker, you will provide peer-based emotional support, advocacy, and service navigation.
You will work within interdisciplinary teams and alongside other Peers and Indigenous Wellness Liaisons.
Your contributions will support trauma-informed, culturally safe, person- and family-centered care across Addiction Medicine Consult Team and Road to Recovery settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emotional support and advocacy from lived experience
- Connect patients with harm reduction and cultural supports
- Promote trauma-informed, culturally safe patient care
- Participate in strategic planning and redevelopment working groups
- Track referrals and provide program updates
Requirements
- Relevant lived or living experience with served client groups
- Recognized Peer Support Training program completion
- Social Services or Addiction Service Worker preparation
- One year of recent related experience
- Knowledge of harm reduction and cultural humility
Bring peer support, advocacy, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed communication to patients navigating substance use care.
Substance Use Peer Support Worker in Vancouver employer: Providence Health Care
At Providence Health Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to advancing psychological health in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our focus on HIV/AIDS patients allows for meaningful work that directly impacts community well-being, while our commitment to employee growth through continuous education and professional development ensures that you can thrive in your career. Located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and comprehensive care.
