FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER INDEED POSTING:

Full Time Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker

About Us

Peak House is a voluntary, ten-week, live-in, drug and alcohol treatment program for youth seeking freedom from problematic substance use. Our program is located in Vancouver, operated by Pacific Youth and Family Services Society, and funded by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. We are licensed, accredited, and have been in operation for over 30 years.

In this position the Full Time Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker gets to:
Provided young people with a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment
Lead therapeutic groups, outings, participate in case planning
Support youth in their day to day experiences at Peak House

The Perfect Candidate
Experience working with youth facing multiple barriers
Substance Abuse Certificate and/or Youth and Child Care Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of narrative & solution-focused counselling and/or client-centered, collaborative practices
Ability to work within a team environment
Ability to participate in a variety of physical activities
Awareness of practices of cultural accountability, diversity and inclusion
Self aware, accountable, collaborative respectful team player
_ Driving (company vehicle) is necessary for this position. Class 5 Drivers license and abstract is required _

What Will Really Make You Stand Out:
Experience working in live in setting
Knowledge of and/or experience working with mental health and drug/alcohol problems
Lived experience and knowledge of working with youth of diverse social determinants of health relating to race, gender, sexuality, class, and abilities
Current Level One First Aid and CPR

What We Offer
Full time salary position, plus excellent extended health benefits.
Employment subject to criminal record check and TB test
Salary wage $28 per hour
Training, clinical support and coaching opportunities
Diverse, inclusive, and respectful team environment
Four-day work week

Shift Schedule:
Wednesday to Saturday 12:45pm-10:30pm
Weekend availability

Other Considerations:
All Peak House employees must provide current vaccination status as a term of employment as per Vancouver Coastal Health.
Employment subject to criminal record check and TB test

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Evening shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person