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Peer support worker

@ FamilySmart

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Duncan, British Columbia

Part-time
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Overview

FamilySmart is hiring a part-time peer support worker for a hybrid role with no experience required and on-the-job training provided. The work involves maintaining program statistics for evaluation and research, supporting families, and requires a criminal record check.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research
  • Support families as a peer

Requirements summary:

  • No experience required, training provided
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Interpersonal awareness and client focus
  • Criminal record check
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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Work settingHome, Office
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record

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FamilySmart

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We are families. We serve families.

Full company description

FamilySmart created a path 20 years ago where there wasn't a path. What started out as families of children and youth with mental health challenges has grown to also include young people with mental health challenges. When you connect with us, you are connecting with people who really KNOW what you are experiencing and can help you in ways that others can’t. Our roots are deep, strong and healthy. Connect with us and see for yourself.

LinkedIn followers
532
People associated on LinkedIn
35
Reported office locations
  • Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2G8, CA
Business categories
  • Mental Health
Other recorded names
  • FamilySmart
Specialties
  • Child and Youth Mental Health
  • Parent Peer Support
  • Online Resources
  • In the Know monthly events
  • Help for the Hard Times Workshops
  • and Working Well Together Workshops
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
18,000

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

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FamilySmart created a path 20 years ago where there wasn't a path. What started out as families of children and youth with mental health challenges has grown to also include young people with mental health challenges. When you connect with us, you are connecting with people who really KNOW what you are experiencing and can help you in ways that others can’t. Our roots are deep, strong and healthy. Connect with us…

FieldValue
IndustryMental Health Care
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2001
SpecialtiesChild and Youth Mental HealthParent Peer SupportOnline ResourcesIn the Know monthly eventsHelp for the Hard Times Workshopsand Working Well Together Workshops
Open jobs on Jobsy5
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Job description
Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Families

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Other benefits

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