Peer Support Worker (Substance Use Assessment Team)

Job description

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $31.64/Hr. - CAD $31.64/Hr. Job Summary: Come work as a Peer Support Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Substance Use Assessment Team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join our team! Within the context of a patient/client and family-centered framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, utilizing a trauma informed, cultural safe approach, the Peer Support Worker works as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, to provide a range of non-clinical, peer-based services in accordance with established care plans. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members, receives work direction from designated staff, shares their own lived/living experience to assist patients/clients through their health care journey. Assists with providing individual peer support, peer-based recovery groups and peer information sessions. Supports patient/client recovery, through the use of motivational and supportive self-disclosure including the sharing of personal recovery experiences and...