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Peer Support Specialist

2 months ago

Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom Interior Health Authority Full time
Job Title: Peer Support Worker I

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Peer Support Worker I to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Homelessness team in Cranbrook, B.C.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages, striving to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employer-paid training and education
  • Four weeks of paid vacation (20 days)
  • Medical Service Plan
  • Employer-paid insurance premiums
  • Extended Health and Dental coverage
  • Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
  • A balanced lifestyle
Job Summary:

A Peer Support Worker is someone with lived experience of recovery from a substance use disorder, providing support to others experiencing similar challenges.

The Peer Support Worker's role is to assist individuals in finding and following their own recovery paths, without judgment, expectation, rules, or requirements.

The Peer Support Worker shares their own lived experience of substance use, mental health, and knowledge of accessing healthcare, services, and supports to assist MHSU clients in their identified goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide emotional and social support to clients
  • Assist clients in accessing healthcare, services, and supports
  • Collaborate with the MHSU team to meet individual client needs and situational requirements
  • Provide information and resources to clients
  • Work in collaboration with the MHSU team to support clients' self-identified goals for recovery and community integration
Scheduling Information:

Shift types are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours, with days of work being Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

How You Will Create an Impact:

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.