VCH Peer Support Worker contract posting – Vancouver General Hospital, Segal Inpatient Units

PEER SUPPORT WORKER:
NOTICE OF CONTRACT

CLOSING: October 16^th  , 2026
 
ONE Contract with Vancouver General Hospital, Segal Inpatient Units.
*25 hours per month, 6-month contract
           

Job Description: Under the supervision of the Manager and Head Nurses, and in conjunction with treatment personnel, you will work with clients with mental illness with the objective of assisting them to achieve their stated goals.  The successful candidate will be a well-organized individual who exhibits initiative, flexibility, sound judgement and good interpersonal skills.  Duties include one-to-one work (in-person and in the community),  assisting clients in achieving goal(s), acquiring new skills or linking with community resources; communicating all relevant information verbally and in writing to pertinent staff; and attending monthly peer support worker meetings, at the team or unit and centrally. There are also opportunities to co-facilitate a group with rehabilitation staff. Group facilitation experience is an asset.
 

Qualifications:  The successful individual will:

1. have completed a Peer Support Training program or have equivalent training or experience
2. have personal experience receiving services within the mental health system (required)
3. be able to be a role model to people recovering from a serious mental illness by sharing common life experiences and practical information
4. have effective strategies for dealing with stress
5. be able to work cooperatively with mental health staff, consumers and family members
6. be able to work with a culturally diverse population
7. be willing to respect other people’s right to decline assistance
8. be able to adequately access public transportation,
9. be able to present in a professional manner, and
10. be empathetic, patient and supportive.

 
 
Duration of these Placements:  6 Months, with potential to renew.
You are not permitted to work at the team or unit where you receive service.
 
Pay and Hours:  $24.00 an hour and up to 25 hours per month as per above

Start Date: As soon as possible
 

Closing Date and Location:  Please submit a resume and a cover letter to:

Miki Rive
Email: miki.rive@vch.ca
No later than: October 16^th , 2026