Casual/on-call Peer Support Worker

The Salvation Army (Canada)

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Base: $26.85 to $27.60 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
One year related social services experience
High level of stability in personal recovery
Knowledge of 12-step recovery principles
The Peer Support Worker provides direct client contact, facilitates step-work groups, and ensures safety for residents in the Treatment Program

Job Summary

  • The Peer Support Worker provides direct client contact, facilitates step-work groups, and ensures safety for residents in the Treatment Program.
  • Candidates must demonstrate high stability in their personal recovery from substance use and possess knowledge of relapse prevention strategies.
  • This role requires working in Vancouver's downtown eastside within a multi-program facility that includes shelters, residential treatment, and correctional facilities.

Matching Summary

The Peer Support Worker provides direct client contact, facilitates step-work groups, and ensures safety for residents in the Treatment Program.

Salary

Base: $26.85 to $27.60 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Reasonable accommodation available upon request

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • One year related social services experience
  • High level of stability in personal recovery
  • Knowledge of 12-step recovery principles
  • Willingness to work downtown eastside Vancouver
  • Ability to handle verbal abuse and crises

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with CAMS cloud-based database
  • Further education in a related field
  • Comfort working with diverse populations
  • Demonstrated integrity and professional ethics

Key Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent education
  • Criminal Record Review Program clearance required
  • Naloxone training and First Aid with CPR certification
  • PeerConnectBC Peer Support Worker Certification or willingness to be trained
  • Federal Enhanced Security Clearance may be required

Work Rights

Not specified

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