Peer Support Worker - Family

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $24.97 - $28.62

Summary :

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Peer Support Worker works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide peer support. Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates community-based recreational, social and / or education activities for Families and Caregivers. Encourages families to participate in programs and activities through fostering the development of relationships based on respect and role-modelling. Facilitates group and one-to-one peer support meetings and plans and delivers information sessions for families. Acts as a resource to service providers and clients.

Key Responsibilities :

To perform the job successfully, under the direction of the supervisor, the Peer Support Worker must be able to perform consistently each essential duty satisfactorily. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates community-based recreational, social and / or educational activities to meet clients needs.
• Encourages and facilitates clients participation in activities; provides guidance and instructions.
• Monitors and observes the clients behaviour. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Provides skill-building to clients such as life skills and social skills, models appropriate behaviour.
• Provides support to clients accessing services.
• Ensures the safety of clients. Responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Participates in the development of individual activity plans.
• Helps with systems navigation.
• Supports orientation to Foundry regarding services offered.
• Supports outreach by assisting clients to attend appointments and access community resources.
• Accompany clients to activities.
• Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
• Maintains liaison with clients families, other community service providers and professionals.
• Assists with groups.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications Education / Experience

Other Skills & Abilities :

Other Job requirements :

Post Closing date - December 24, 2025

Location : Port Coquitlam

Hours : 17.5 hours per week, to be scheduled in consultation with supervisor. Some evening hours may be required

Start Date : Immediately

SHARE recognizes the systemic discrimination that Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour and many other groups have historically experienced, and continue to face in our society, and in our community. SHARE is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming and unbiased employer. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets.

Our Organization

SHAREis an accredited non-profit, independent, community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities. SHARE Family & Community Services exists toConnect,Engage, andStrengthenIndividuals and Families.

To learn more about SHARE Family & Community Services :