Vernon, Bc Peer support workers Jobs – 12 Openings This Week

Peer Support Worker | MHSU Homelessness
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $28.89–$30.72 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Computer skills
- Teaching
- Dental care
Indigenous Recovery Support Worker
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $29.76–$31.64 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Case management
- Mentoring
- Dental care
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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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 (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
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 (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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Social Worker/Counsellor - Patient and Family Counselling Cancer Care - BC Cancer Kelowna
BC Cancer —Kelowna, BC
- $42.27–$52.81 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Master's degree
- Patient care
- Leadership
Student Employment - Student Support Worker - Kelowna
Okanagan College —Kelowna, BC
- $18.42 an hour
- On call
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
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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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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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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Peer Support Worker | MHSU Homelessness

Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, BC

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Job details

Part-time

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care
Paid vacation
Municipal pension plan

Skills

Crisis intervention
Collaborate with other health care professionals
Harm reduction
Writing skills
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Computer skills
Client interaction
Teaching
Community resource coordination

Full job description

We have an exciting relief part time (0.50 FTE) opportunity for a Peer Support Worker to join the Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Homelessness team in Kelowna, B.C. This relief position is until January 30, 2027 or the return of the incumbent.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive 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
Employer paid training/education
Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended Health & Dental coverage
Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

This position works within a multidisciplinary substance use team/Opioid Agonist Treatment within MHSU. We are looking for someone with lived personal experience with substance use to work as a peer on the team.

The Peer Support Worker (PSW) shares their own lived experience of substance use, mental health and their knowledge of accessing healthcare, services and supports to assist MHSU clients in their identified goals. The PSW identifies themselves as a Peer and collaborates with the client and the MHSU team to meet individual needs and situational requirements by providing information from a lived experience perspective in order to assist clients in obtaining service from other MHSU team staff, external service providers and community resources more effectively. The PSW provides a variety of supports to assist clients living with substance use/mental illness such as emotional and social supports, life skills assistance, information, resources, and demonstrations.

The PSW works in collaboration with the MHSU team so that the client’s self-identified goals for recovery and community integration are supported by appropriate services and practices, are consistent with the values of self-determination /choice and harm reduction. Services are provided in a variety of environments dependent on the needs of the client.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are from 19:00 to 15:42 hours. Days of work are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

How will you 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.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you are an experienced mental health professional and have at least two years of lived experience in recovery from substance use or co-occurring substance and are passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!

Education, Training and Experience:

Lived experience in recovery, from one of the below as required/assigned by the position, including demonstrated engagement in a self-defined recovery process:

o mental health challenges (i.e., living with a mental illness or has experienced problems with mental health), or
o substance use challenges (i.e., living with a substance use disorder or has experienced problems with substance use), or
o concurrent mental health and substance use challenges

Certificate in a social services program or other field relevant to the position.
One (1) year recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Appropriate valid BC driver’s license. (Class 5)

As part of your application, please ensure to:

Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to engage clients.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Working knowledge of community, social, & health programs and resources
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze and problem solve.
Ability to model, instruct and teach life skills.
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to establish/maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the public and other agencies.
Ability to promote positive change and independence.
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.

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