Employment Opportunities Apply now-Great opportunity to play a key role in improving youth access to healthcare Role: Foundry Prince George Peer Support Worker Wage: Casual hours – various shifts, $19.12 per hour Benefits: YMCA Membership, 5 Paid Sick Days/Year, 6% Vacation Pay, full benefits package, discount on childcare (excluding Infant & Toddler Care) Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday during operating hours, including outreach to youth needing support during clinic hours and some evenings & weekends for facilitating groups Location: Foundry Prince George About the Program: Foundry Prince George, in collaboration with diverse community partners, provides services and programs to young people ages 12 to 24 years old. Foundry Prince George supports four main domains of wellness for young people: primary healthcare, mental health, substance use, and social services. Coordinated services between partners ensure young people can access a variety of resources in a timely and supportive manner Responsibilities of this role: • Builds rapport and acts as a reliable resource with youth looking to improve their mental wellness and substance use management Works closely as a key frontline member of the multidisciplinary team to remove barriers for youth and improve outcomes for support, connection, and wellness Assists youth with the activities of daily living including time management, organization, outreach supports at appointments and helps improve their social determinants of health including housing, mental health, substance use management, and social inclusion. Qualifications: • A Diploma in community social services or, Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services, including one year of service planning experience, or, An equivalent combination of education, training, volunteering, and lived experience Strong communication skills, both spoken and written Class 5 driver's license & access to a reliable vehicle To apply: Send a short cover letter and resume to Carmen-Lea Dodds, Foundry Peer Support Coordinator carmen.dodds@bc.ymca.ca The YMCA thanks all those interested in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.