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 client’s 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
Six (6) months of recent related experience working in peer support programs or recent experience in leadership programs at high school should include:
Solid knowledge of common types of computer software such as Microsoft Office and Power point and the use of social media.
Some knowledge and awareness of mental health and community resources and support.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Well-developed communications skills include active listening, and oral and written communication.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with peers.
Demonstrated time management skills, accountability, reliability, and punctuality.
This position has no education requirement.
Other Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
Have the ability to accept the differences they will find among their clients.
Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality and must not discriminate on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, socio-economic status, political affiliations, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.
Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities.
Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
Have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.
Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
Demonstrate a high degree of self-awareness and the capacity to apply appropriate boundaries and maintain confidentiality.
Have basic computer and Internet skills
Other Job requirements:
Criminal records check clearance, including vulnerable sector clearance.
Follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of SHARE Family & Community Services.
The Peer Support Worker may be involved in co-ordinating and/or participating in activities with clients, which may include physical, outdoor or other active elements.
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
SHARE is 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 to Connect, Engage, and Strengthen Individuals and Families.
To learn more about SHARE Family & Community Services:
watch this video https://vimeo.com/316966573
Visit our website at https://sharesociety.ca/
