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 Healthcare Pty Ltd.
At the Hope to Health Clinic, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Our multidisciplinary team approach not only allows for meaningful collaboration but also offers extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring that our employees can thrive both personally and professionally while making a significant impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Providence Healthcare Pty Ltd. Recruitment Team
