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:

1. 1. criminal record check
   2. personal and professional references
   3. 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 meetings and events as required
• Supports the mission, vision and values of OneSky
• Perform any related duties which may be assigned and/or required to maintain the operations and integrity of the program.
  

Why work at OneSky?
At OneSky Community Resources, we believe in the strength of community, the importance of connection, and the potential of every young person. As a Peer Support Worker at Foundry Penticton, you’ll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team working together to create safe, inclusive, and youth-friendly spaces. You’ll play a vital role in offering meaningful peer-based support, fostering trust, and helping youth feel seen, heard, and empowered.

If you're a compassionate, community-minded individual who thrives in a collaborative, ever-evolving environment, we invite you to apply. Help us make Penticton a safer, more inclusive place for youth to grow, thrive, and belong.

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