Youth Peer Support Worker

Empower youth aged 13-24 with recovery-oriented support as a Youth Peer Support Worker at Abbotsford Foundry. Leverage your lived experience to guide youth in mental health and substance use recovery.

This role emphasizes building authentic, strengths-based relationships through one-on-one and group peer support. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you'll navigate youth needs and community resources while upholding trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practices. This is an opportunity to promote resilience and self-advocacy among young individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized emotional support and encouragement

• Build trusting relationships that enhance independence

• Assist with navigating mental health and substance use services

• Facilitate group workshops focused on wellness

• Maintain accurate documentation and service records

Requirements:

• Two-year diploma in human or social services or equivalent

• At least one year of experience in peer support

• Lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License required

• Criminal Record Check and First Aid/CPR certification required

Make a meaningful impact on youth by supporting their recovery and resilience at Abbotsford Foundry.