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Peer Support Worker
Island Health • Victoria, BC, CA
16 hours ago
Salary
CA$33.49–CA$35.31 hourly
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
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.