Family Peer Support Worker

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Child and Youth Mental Health • Parent Peer Support • Online Resources • In the Know monthly events • Help for the Hard Times Workshops

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Description

• Provide peer support in the community of Prince George • Providing emotional support to families to caregivers • Sharing information and resources with families and caregivers • Offering knowledge/education to families and caregivers • Helping families and caregivers navigate (find their way to) services • Building on parents and caregivers strengths and offering hope • Meeting with families and caregivers in-person, by video chat, phone and email

Requirements

• Are good at building relationships • Make connections easily • Demonstrate compassion and care to others • Are able to work well with Service Providers in the community • Are comfortable promoting and presenting on FamilySmart’s Family Peer Support services at events within the community of Prince George • Have strong verbal and written skills • Have the ability to work from a home office & be available to meet in person with families and service providers within the community of Prince George • Good working knowledge of Google Workspace, including gmail, calendar and docs • Can pass a criminal records check

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule (occasional evening and weekends) • Work from home position and in the community of Prince George