Peer Support Worker - Temp FT

Job Title: Peer Support Worker
Location: Penticton Foundry
Employment Status: Temp Full -Time
Contract End Date: December 31, 2026
Hours: 30/week
Closing Date: November 7, 2026
Job Summary
The Peer Support Worker is a member of the Foundry Penticton Team and offers peer–based mentoring and emotional support to youth ages 12-24, and works collaboratively with youth, their families and allies, and members of the care team. The Peer Support Worker plays a key role in ensuring the Centre offers a safe, welcoming, inclusive and youth-friendly environment, facilitating youth engagement, independence and participation. This position assists with the delivery of peer-based walk-in services and is responsible for the organization and facilitation of groups and events.
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12 plus recent, related experience working with youth or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Lived experience with mental health and/or substance challenges, completion of/eligible for completion of a recognized youth peer support training program, and willing to self-identify and share experience.
Required
Successful completion of:
criminal record check
personal and professional references
educational transcripts
Have or willing to obtain a current First Aid Certificate & CPR
Willing to complete IPS training and certification
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's license, reliable vehicle and clean driver’s abstract
Signed Confidentiality Agreement
Adherence to OneSky policies and procedures, program operations manual and commitment to Code of Ethics
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to relate to and engage with youth, and understanding of the value of peer/client involvement
High degree of self-awareness and capacity to apply appropriate boundaries and maintain confidentiality
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
Ability to organize and prioritize, and to work well under pressure or in difficult circumstances
Ability to establish rapport with clients, their families and their support networks, and to maintain supportive, collaborative relationships
Demonstrated ability to recognize changes in clients and communicate those changes to others on the care team
Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to gather and process information to support clients and/or the care team
Basic knowledge of computer skills and social media
Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Responsibilities
Plays a key role in ensuring that the Centre offers a safe, welcoming, inclusive and youth-friendly environment, facilitating youth engagement, independence and participation
Establishes and maintains trusting and purposeful relationships with clients and supports their engagement and participation in Centre activities
Provides support, guidance and mentorship for youth and their allies, and assists in sharing information on resources and service navigation
Assists clients toward self-managing all aspects of their life including their mental wellness, substance use and/or other health conditions by sharing information and a lived experience perspective
Assists with creating an effective and supportive connection between service providers and clients, and facilitates awareness of youth/family needs
Works collaboratively with team members to meet pre-established goals and objectives; facilitates recovery-based peer support meetings and activities
Support youth with navigating resources and services and making appropriate referrals as needed
Completes and maintains related records and documentation
Attends and participates in team meetings, case conferences and Centre initiatives
Responsibilities to the Agency
Maintains a commitment to maintaining inclusive quality service environments that provide clients with respect, and value their choices and abilities
Maintains confidentiality
Supports and maintains CQI initiatives and accreditation requirements
Participates in OneSky meetin

Employment type
Temp Full Time Non-Union

Work arrangement
No