Peer Support Worker (Willow Bean Cafe)

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JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a person and family-centered recovery model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works as a member of an interdisciplinary adult tertiary mental health care team to provide a range of non-clinical, peer-based support and mentorship to designated clients. Supports clients in the development and maintenance of life and vocational skills, assists clients in the exploration of skill building and activities of daily living, and promotes client participation in the program. Provides orientation and demonstration to client trainees in the vocational program and carries out a variety of food and barista service within the Willow Bean Cafe vocation program.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Certificate in a Social Services program and successful completion of a recognized Peer Support Training program and two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, peer support and employment experience. Food Safe Certificate Level 1.Lived experience with recovery from a mental illness and as a recipient of mental health services including peer knowledge of the designated service user population in the applicable program area or department. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Develops and maintains positive and respectful relationships with co-workers and the multidisciplinary team.Ability to deal with others effectively.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.