Job Description

Job Summary: Youth Peer Support Worker (Part-Time)

Foundry is removing barriers and increasing access to health and wellness services for young people ages 12-24 and their caregivers through a network of youth-friendly centres across British Columbia and online. By offering integrated mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and social services. Foundry makes it easier for young people to find support in their communities. Online resources and first-of-its-kind virtual care further broaden Foundry's reach.

Peer Support Workers are people who identify as having lived/living experience of mental health, substance use, or other social challenges. They utilize their experience as their expertise, along with peer support training, and help other young people discover that they are their own expert as well. A peer supporter recognizes you as an expert in your own life and will work collaboratively with you on your goals.

The goal of peer support is to provide emotional support, acceptance, validation, and empathy regardless of circumstances. The focus is to ensure the person feels supported in their recovery and healing and are not isolated.

This is a part-time position between 12pm-6pm Monday-Friday, with the possibility of additional hours becoming available in the future.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provides a safe, welcoming and supportive culture for youth (ages 12-24) receiving services at the Foundry centre; Provides direct on-site services to youth by providing support, guidance and mentorship in the areas of information, navigation, education, resources and skill development, to support and engage youth as expert partners in their co-developed wellness goals; Models hope and shares living or lived experiences and lessons learned to support youth in achieving health and wellness goals; Facilitates meaningful engagement and participation in focus groups, surveys, research, evaluation and other opportunities related to peer support to further build capacity and leadership; Works collaboratively as an advocate and liaison between youth, centre staff and community partners; Supports youth's completion of questionnaires, applications, referral forms and other administrative tasks as necessary; Collaborates with Family Peer Support Worker at the centre to optimize the youth and family experience as it relates to the delivery of services; Facilitates peer support and educational groups to promote skill development and engagement, as well as foster peer-peer connection and networking opportunities; Works collaboratively with Foundry centre staff and community partners to optimize relationships between youth and service providers; Supports the development of the Foundry peer support network on a provincial level including, but not limited to, research, evaluation and quality improvement activities and participation on select provincial working groups; Participates as a team member, attending team meetings, case conferences, conference calls and other organizational activities; Completes and maintains related records and documentation including statistics, progress reports, care plans and referrals; and Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: minimum grade 12 or equivalent; Some lived experience with mental health, substance use, or other social challenges and willingness to share some of these experiences in support of youth facing similar challenges An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to deliver services with high degree of self-awareness, demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and work within personal and role-specific limits and boundaries; Capacity to use one's living or lived experience to promote positive connections with families at differing levels of engagement; Strong relationship- and rapport-building skills; Assertive communication skills with ability to respect others' perspectives; Empathic, caring approach, with strong active listening skills; Ability to understand and follow a strength-based approach for sharing challenges and co-creating solutions; Ability to facilitate meetings and comfort with public speaking; Broad knowledge of community resources and supports; Knowledge and respect of the diversity of the BC population; Demonstrated time management skills, accountability and reliability; Excellent planning, organizational and coordination skills with ability to multi-task; Strong written and verbal communication; Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to work flexible hours; Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team; and Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office, Excel,and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

Between the ages of 20-27 years old Previous work experience supporting youth and young adults with mental health, social, and/ or substance use concerns; A degree or diploma in the Human/Social Service field Valid Class 5 driver's license and a driver's abstract in good standing Access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to obtain business insurance (reimbursed) First Aid (Basic)
TDCSS is an equal opportunity employer. This position is open to applicants of all genders. Persons with Indigenous ancestry are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Part-time

Expected hours:

20 hour per week

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

This is an in-person position located in Terrace, BC.

This position is non-union.

Expected start date: As soon as possible

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Terrace, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you in the age group of 20-27?
Licence/Certification:

Class N or 5 Drivers License (preferred)
Work Location: In person