Family Peer Support Worker

FamilySmart

. Provide peer support to families and caregivers whose children and youth are experiencing mental health and/or substance use difficulties .

Posted 10/10/2026part-timeCanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide emotional support to families and caregivers facing mental health and substance use challenges. Proficient in promoting peer support services and collaborating with community service providers while understanding Coast Salish culture and traditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Personal Parenting ExperienceEmotional SupportCommunity CollaborationStrong Verbal And Written SkillsKnowledge Of Coast Salish Culture

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCompassionCare For Others

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceGmailCalendarDocs

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Records Check

Industry Keywords

Family Peer SupportMental HealthSubstance UseCaregiver SupportCommunity Service Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide peer support to families and caregivers whose children and youth are experiencing mental health and/or substance use difficulties
Provide emotional support to families and caregivers
Share information and resources
Offer knowledge and education
Help families and caregivers navigate services
Build on parents’ and caregivers’ strengths and offer hope
Meet with families and caregivers in person, by video chat, phone and email
Promote and present FamilySmart’s Family Peer Support services at events within the Cowichan Valley
Work collaboratively with community service providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Parent or caregiver of a child or youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges; personal parenting experience is the primary requirement
Ability to build relationships and make connections easily
Compassion and care for others
Ability to work well with service providers in the community
Comfortable promoting and presenting FamilySmart’s Family Peer Support services at events within the Cowichan Valley
Strong verbal and written skills
Ability to work from a home office and meet in person with families and service providers within the Cowichan Valley
Understanding and knowledge of Coast Salish culture, traditions and languages
Good working knowledge of Google Workspace, including Gmail, Calendar and Docs
Able to pass a criminal records check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits
Flexible work schedule, including occasional evening and weekend work
Excellent support, supervision and training
Skills development opportunities