Location
kamloops, thompson nicola regional district, Canada
Posted
July 20, 2026
Job Description
Peer Support Worker
Department: Community Services
Supervisor: Clinical Lead/Team Supervisor
Terms: Full Time, 3 year term
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Purpose of Position
The Peer Support Worker uses lived and living experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges to provide relational, strengths-based, and Harm Reduction-oriented support to individuals in crisis. This role models hope, resilience, and recovery while walking alongside community members, respecting each person’s self-identified goals, including safer use, stabilization, or abstinence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct Peer Support. (60%)
- Provide immediate emotional support and reassurance to individuals experiencing crisis, distress, or life challenges.
- Utilize lived and living experience to build trust, establish rapport, and foster meaningful relationships with clients.
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