Kelowna, Bc Youth peer support worker Jobs – 16 Openings This Week

Youth Peer Support Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Branch —Kelowna, BC
- $25.30 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Inclusive Child Care Worker
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Paid sick leave
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Inclusive Child Care Worker
BGC Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Paid sick leave
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Childrens and Youth Ministries Worker
The Salvation Army —Vernon, BC
- $20.09–$30.13 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
- Team management
Inclusive Child Care Worker (PT)
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Okanagan, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Paid sick leave
Inclusive Child Care Worker (Temporary)
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Okanagan, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Paid sick leave
Support Worker
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Vernon, BC
- $23.64 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Paid sick leave
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Inclusive Child Care Worker (PT)
BGC Okanagan —Central Okanagan, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Paid sick leave
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Master of Social Worker - Counselling Position
Interactive Counselling Ltd. —Kelowna, BC
- $60–$70 an hour
- Contract
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Case management
- Flexible schedule
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Support Worker
BGC Okanagan —Vernon, BC
- $23.64 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Paid sick leave
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Inclusive Child Care Worker (Temporary)
BGC Okanagan —Central Okanagan, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Paid sick leave
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Child and Youth Care Counsellor
arc programs —Penticton, BC
- $26.00–$30.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
- Case management
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Youth Peer Support Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Branch
Kelowna, BC

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Job details

Temporary

Benefits

RRSP match
Dental care
Employee assistance program

Skills

Crisis intervention
Facilitation
CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Microsoft Outlook
Case file maintenance
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Case management software
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Decision making
Mentoring
Organizational skills
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Working with children and youth
Resource navigation in case management
Status Reporting
Client interaction
Community resource coordination

Full job description

CMHA Kelowna & District is hiring a term Youth Peer Support Worker to join the Foundry Kelowna team for 12-months. The position offers 37.5 hours per week, with a typical work week of Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with a monthly shift variant of extended hours on Thursdays from 11:00am-7:00pm.

WHO IS A YOUTH PEER SUPPORT WORKER?

The Youth Peer Support Worker plays a vital role in the Foundry Kelowna team, leveraging their lived experience to create a youth-centered, low-barrier service for young people seeking support. This position emphasizes fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment while assisting youth and young adults with service navigation, resource information, and connection to community resources. The Youth Peer Support Worker offers peer-based mentoring, emotional support, and engages in collaborative efforts with youth and care team members.

WHAT DOES A YOUTH PEER SUPPORT WORKER DO?

Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for youth
Establish purposeful relationships with young people, promoting their engagement and participation in services
Provide guidance and mentorship, assisting youth with resource navigation and accessing services
Support youth in daily living activities, including time management, organization, and interpersonal communication
Accompany youth to community appointments and advocate on their behalf
Facilitate youth engagement in focus groups, workshops, and surveys to amplify their voices and experiences
Provide support to reduce youth distress, improve functioning, and promote independence
Act as a liaison between Foundry Kelowna, youth, and external support network
Lead or co-facilitate group services focused on skills development and mental health recovery
Plan, coordinate, and participate in recreational and social activities for youth
Facilitate peer support meetings and activities, promoting a recovery-oriented approach
Work collaboratively with care team members to meet established goals and objectives
Maintain accurate records and documentation, including statistics and progress reports
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and organizational initiatives
Performs other related duties as assigned

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Grade 12 education or equivalent required
Lived experience of overcoming significant life challenges, completion of (or eligibility for) recognized youth peer support training, and willingness to share recovery experiences
Criminal Record Check clearance in the Vulnerable Sector
Ability to meet clients in the community on a frequent basis
Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license considered an asset
Experience working with youth/young adults with mental health and/or substance use issues considered an asset
Certificates in First Aid, CPR and Naloxone considered an asset
Ability to build rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships with diverse youth populations
Strong empathy and active listening skills to foster trust and connection
Self-awareness and capacity to apply appropriate boundaries while maintaining confidentiality
Advocacy skills for self and others, promoting positive change and independence
Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience using case management systems
Broad knowledge of social, mental health, and substance use services in the community
Ability to gather, process, and analyze information to inform service delivery
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address youth needs effectively
Ability to observe and recognize changes in youth behavior and communicate these to the care team
Organizational skills to manage time effectively and maintain accountability and reliability
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
Ability to be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental health challenges and/or mental illness

WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT?

At CMHA Kelowna & District, we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learn more, check out our website at www.cmhakelowna.org

CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT OFFERS YOU:

A competitive hourly wage of $25.30
Dental, Health & EAP Benefits
Wellness Spending Account
RRSP Matching Program
Vacation Pay & Personal Health Days
A workplace culture that fosters learning, transparency, trust and teamwork

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna & District strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna & District that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical self-expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna & District does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.

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