About This Opportunity: Family Peer Support Worker - Gold Trail ICY Team (Ashcroft)
FamilySmart is currently seeking a Family Peer Support Worker - Gold Trail ICY Team (Ashcroft) to join their team in Ashcroft.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
Required Experience
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Gold Trail
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17.5 Hours Per Week
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$28.32/Hour
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Work from home position and in the communities and surrounding areas within the traditional territories of the Nlaka’pamux, Secwépemc, and St’át’imc peoples and the Gold Trail School District, including Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton, Lillooet, Lytton, Shalath, Spences Bridge For more than 25 years, FamilySmart has been working in B.C. to help children and young people by helping their family and other caring adults. We know children and young people do better when the adults who care about them are supported.
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Position
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Summary
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Family Peer Support Workers are parents and caregivers of children or youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Your personal parenting experience is the primary requirement for this role. Your experiences will help other families find help, comfort, hope, and feel less alone.
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As a Family Peer Support Worker, you are a member of the Integrated Child & Youth Team (ICY) in Gold Trail. In this role, you will provide peer support to families and caregivers whose children and youth are experiencing difficulty with their mental health and/or with substance use who are receiving services from the ICY team. The ICY teams are part of A Pathway to Hope – the provincial strategy for improved mental health and substance use care in B.C.
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The ICY teams bring services together in a multidisciplinary team setting. The teams make it easier for children, youth and their families to connect to the care they need, where and when they need it – at school and in the community. To learn more about these positions visit B.C.'s Integrated Child & Youth Teams The Family Peer Support Worker provides peer support to families and caregivers by:
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Working as part of the ICY team in Gold Trail
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Providing emotional support to families and caregivers
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Sharing information and resources with families and caregivers
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Offering knowledge/education to families and caregivers
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Helping families and caregivers navigate (find their way to) services
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Building on parents and caregivers strengths and offering hope
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Meeting with families and caregivers in
Position Details
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Hours: level
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Compensation
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$28.32 per hour for 17.5 hours per week
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Location: Ashcroft
Key Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join FamilySmart?FamilySmart offers a supportive work environment in Ashcroft, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Family Peer Support Worker - Gold Trail ICY Team (Ashcroft) position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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