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Peer Support Worker

@ DEWC

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Vancouver, British Columbia

$30.22/hrPer diem2+ years experience
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Overview

DEWC is hiring a Peer Support Worker to support women in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver with practical needs, access to support services, and crisis management in its Drop-in and Shelter. The role is temporary part-time on a per diem basis, paid $30.22 per hour, with a Sunday-to-Thursday and Sunday-to-Wednesday two-week rotation from 9am to 5pm.

Pay:

$30.22 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Support women to secure practical needs and access services
  • Manage crises in the Drop-in and Shelter
  • Collaborate with DEWC staff and in-centre volunteers
  • Promote integrated services and peer support principles

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 2 years related experience, preferably in drop-in or shelter
  • Knowledge of issues affecting women in the DTES
  • Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
  • First Aid and NVCI certification, or willingness to obtain

Tools & skills

Mental healthConflict resolutionFirst AidNon-violent crisis intervention

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · adp

Employer posting date
2026-08-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience2+ years
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid Certification, NVCI
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Job description

Peer Support Worker

The Opportunity

The Peer Support Worker is responsible to support women to secure practical needs and access support services, while managing crisis in the Drop-in and/or Shelter. Promoting principles of peer support she will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women and in-centre volunteers. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About DEWC

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

About You

  • You have a minimum of 2 years related experience preferable within a drop in and/or shelter environment.
  • You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC.
  • You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and substance use with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
  • You have the ability to work calmly and respectfully within a busy, chaotic, crisis driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
  • You are familiar with other support services, agencies and community resources.
  • You have strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrated crises intervention training and experience
  • You have, or will obtain, a First Aid Certification and NVCI.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage* including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, and life insurance

For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan* with a matching contribution from DEWC.

Other perks: Compressed work schedule; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

*enrolment & eligibility conditions apply

POSITION DETAILS:

  • Temporary Part Time
  • Work Schedule - Week 1: Sunday to Thursday (9am - 5pm) Week 2: Sunday to Wednesday (9am -5pm)
  • Union position: BCGEU
  • Hourly Rate: $30.22
  • Location: 302 Columbia
  • Application Closing Date: August 20th , 2026. Start Date: ASAP

To Apply: log in to ADP from a browser by clicking on the link below. You cannot access the posting through the App. Once you log in through the link below click Myself, under Talent click on Career Center click on the position you would like to apply for.

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Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional languages spoken an asset.

**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

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