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Integrated Child and Youth Peer Support Worker
School District #38 (Richmond) —Richmond, BC
- $30.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Youth Development Worker (Full-Time)
PLEA Community Services Society of BC —Vancouver, BC
- $33.77 an hour
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Bachelor's
- Flextime
- Employee assistance program
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Seasonal Casual - Life Skills Worker
Community Integrtn Serv —Port Coquitlam, BC
- $25.05 an hour
- No weekends
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- First Aid Certification
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Psychometrist (Neuropsychological/Psychometric Testing)
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $38.82–$48.44 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Community Mental Health Worker (Ongoing Hiring)
Coast Mental Health —Vancouver, BC
- $33.49 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Health Care Worker, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital – Coquitlam, BC
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services —Coquitlam, BC
- $31.64 an hour
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MHSU – Overnight – Casual
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver —Abbotsford, BC
- $29–$31 an hour
- On call
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Mental Health Worker, Looking Glass Residence - BC Children’s Hospital
BC Children's Hospital —Vancouver, BC
- $33.83 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Life Skills Worker
Community Integrtn Serv —Port Coquitlam, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- No weekends
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- First Aid Certification
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Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker - Social Service
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $31.64 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Health Care Worker, Float Pool, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital - Coquitlam, BC
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services —Coquitlam, BC
- $31.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Leadership
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Indigenous Peer Support Worker (Temporary, Part-Time)
Union Gospel Mission —Vancouver, BC
- $23.82–$26.03 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Youth Worker
Coast Foundation Society 1974 —Surrey, BC
- $33.49 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Outreach Worker
Metro Vancouver Indigenous Services Society —Vancouver, BC
- $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
- Recruiting
- Organizational skills
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Spiritual Care Practitioner - Regular FT 007N26
Providence Living —Vancouver, BC
- $34.87–$43.58 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Indigenous Social Worker, MHSU
Fraser Health —Maple Ridge, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
SIL Community Mental Health Worker
Coast Foundation Society 1974 —Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Recreation Therapist, Rehabilitation & Recovery Services
Fraser Health —Surrey, BC
- $40.19–$50.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Computer skills
Intensive Support & Supervision Program (ISSP) Worker - Float (Temporary Full-Time)
PLEA Community Services Society of BC —Surrey, BC
- $33.77 an hour
- Immediate opening
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Bachelor's
- Flextime
- Employee assistance program
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Youth and Family Counsellor, Mental Health Program - BC Children’s Hospital
BC Children's Hospital —Vancouver, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
Social Worker (BSW) - Mission Memorial Hospital
Fraser Health —Mission, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
Recreational Therapist, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital – Coquitlam, BC
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services —Coquitlam, BC
- $39.02–$48.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Leadership
Community Connections Coordinator
First United —Vancouver, BC
- $27.85 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Social Worker, Renal (BSW) - Surrey Memorial Hospital
Fraser Health —Surrey, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
Social Worker (BSW) - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
Fraser Health —Abbotsford, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Bachelor's
- Social Work

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Integrated Child and Youth Peer Support Worker

School District #38 (Richmond)
Richmond, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care
Paid time off
Municipal pension plan

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Computer operation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
High school diploma or GED
Information processing
Computer skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) Peer Support Worker

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

Richmond School District operates 38 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 21,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff.

This position participates as a core ICY team member. Drawing on their own lived experience, the ICY Peer Support worker offers peer-based mentoring and emotional support, and works collaboratively with youth, their families, and members of the care team. The ICY Peer Support worker acts as a role model and helps young people and their families work towards their self-identified goals by supporting them with systems navigation and to connecting them with resources on ICY teams and in the community

Major Duties and Responsibilities

(This is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed.)

Provide peer-based mentoring and emotional support to youth ages 12-19 with the following:

Establishing a purposeful relationship based on respect with youth and their families and friends by encouraging informed decision making and helping to create a non-judgmental environment by sharing experiences and insights;

Providing support that aligns with ICY practice principles: culturally safe, trauma informed, child/youth/family centred, Nation/community centred, and inclusive of youth who identity as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community;
Supporting youths’ recovery through selective motivational and supportive self disclosure including the sharing of personal recovery experiences and strategies for attaining and maintaining wellness;
Encouraging and supporting youth to become active and involved in their own health, promoting youth participation in activities, and encouraging membership in the school community;
Advocating for youth and accompanying youth to appointments when requested;
Supporting systems navigation and resource distribution to youth;
Facilitating or co-facilitating groups for children, youth and families as needed;

Work in an integrated way within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with organizational, community, and hospital-based teams.

Access supervision to support regular consultation, learning and reflections as applied to the role of Youth Peer Support worker.

Participate on integrated care planning conferences, team meetings, case reviews, and organizational initiatives as required.

Participate in training opportunities through the ICY team and employer organization, and in evaluation, quality improvement and research activities as required.

Complete and maintain related records and documentation pertaining to organization and ICY teams.

Facilitate youth engagement and participation in focus groups, workshops, surveys, and related activities

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 Graduation Dogwood or Completion Certificate, including at least one (1) year of related experience working with youth and young adults with mental health and/or substance use issues or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Completion of the BC Campus Provincial Peer Training Curriculum.
Completion of a recognized Youth Peer Support-Training Program.
Lived understanding of mental illness and/or substance use.
Lived experience and/or understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusive practices (i.e. Indigeneity, anti-racism, LGBTQ2+) as it relates to the local population.
Establish rapport and maintain respectful relationships with young people and family members.
Empathic, compassionate, with good listening skills and creative thinking.
Observe and recognize changes in youth and communicate those changes to others on the care team.
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Self-awareness and capacity to apply appropriate boundaries and maintain confidentiality.
Promote positive change and independence.
Self-starter with a positive attitude, and able to advocate for self and others.
Knowledge of social, mental health, and substance use services available in the community.
Knowledge of systemic issues and risk factors facing minority groups including LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous youth and young adults, including the ongoing impacts of colonialism.
Problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to gather and process information to support the organization and its team.
Communication skills, ability to speak, listen, and write clearly, thoroughly, and professionally.
Organizational and time management skills, accountability, reliability, and punctuality.
Ability to work independently and show initiative, as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team.

Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
As travel is a requirement of this position, the incumbent must have access to a vehicle.

This is a permanent, in-person 30-hour per week position. This position is year round. The successful employee will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental care, municipal pension plan, paid leave and more. This is a unionized position with CUPE local 716

For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit www.makeafuture.ca/richmond or our website at www.sd38.bc.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Richmond School District is the best place to learn and lead.

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peer support workers jobs in maple ridge, bc

Integrated Child and Youth Peer Support Worker

Youth Development Worker (Full-Time)

Seasonal Casual - Life Skills Worker

Psychometrist (Neuropsychological/Psychometric Testing)

Community Mental Health Worker (Ongoing Hiring)

Health Care Worker, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital – Coquitlam, BC

MHSU – Overnight – Casual

Mental Health Worker, Looking Glass Residence - BC Children’s Hospital

Life Skills Worker

Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker - Social Service

Health Care Worker, Float Pool, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital - Coquitlam, BC

Indigenous Peer Support Worker (Temporary, Part-Time)

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Outreach Worker

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Indigenous Social Worker, MHSU

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Recreation Therapist, Rehabilitation & Recovery Services

Intensive Support & Supervision Program (ISSP) Worker - Float (Temporary Full-Time)

Youth and Family Counsellor, Mental Health Program - BC Children’s Hospital

Social Worker (BSW) - Mission Memorial Hospital

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Social Worker, Renal (BSW) - Surrey Memorial Hospital

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