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Peer Support Worker

@ Island Health

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Parksville, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Peer Support Worker to work with a multidisciplinary team serving clients with histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance use, criminal justice involvement and trauma. The role organizes and delivers support services, may require travel with a personal vehicle, and requires lived experience of mental health or substance use services.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide and organize required support services for clients
  • Share responsibility with the team for client care
  • Deliver education programs
  • Travel between service locations as assigned
  • Maintain client records in an electronic file system

Requirements summary:

  • Lived experience with mental health or substance use services
  • Grade 12 and a Community Mental Health or Addiction Worker Certificate
  • Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training course
  • Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence
  • Experience working with adults and youth with mental health or substance use issues
  • Advanced computer skills preferred

Tools & skills

Electronic file systemPersonal vehicle
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Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-26

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Travelground: moderate
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCommunity Mental Health Certificate, Addiction Worker Certificate, Peer Support Training
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Peer Support Workers work together with the multidisciplinary team to provide services in a flexible, compassionate and responsible manner. The Peer Support Worker provides and organizes required services and shares responsibility with the team for clients who have histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance abuse, criminal justice, and other trauma.

Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services. Experience in social services, supported housing/addictions/Public Health.

Grade 12; Community Mental Health Certificate or Addiction Worker Certificate. Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.

Experience working with adults and youth with mental health or substance use issues.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to apply clinical and critical thinking expertise.
  • Experience in the delivery of education programs.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
  • Ability to use an electronic file system for service delivery.
  • Advanced computer skills preferred.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2872.pdf

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