Family Peer Support Worker

Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities.

Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at [email protected]. Personal information will be kept confidential.

Last Date to Apply:

October 16, 2026 

About PCRS  

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

About the Program

Foundry is an integrated youth services (IYS) initiative for youth ages 12-24 throughout British Columbia (BC). Foundry removes barriers and improves care pathways for youth by supporting co-location and integration of existing resources and services for five core streams: physical and sexual health, mental health, substance use, peer support and social services. Located in Surrey City Centre, Foundry Surrey Central serves a diverse and growing community and is committed to accessible, culturally safer, youth- and family-centred care.

Hours & Conditions of Work

• Regular Part Time


• 17.5 hours weekly


• Shifts vary and but will include closing shifts (11:30-7:00pm) to accommodate caregiver need

Position Summary

Wage Grid 11 ($29.11 to $30.36 per hour)

The Family Peer Support Worker plays a key role in delivering Foundry’s integrated, family-centred care model. Drawing on their lived experience as a caregiver, they provide peer-based emotional, social, and practical support to other caregivers. They assist families with service navigation, education, and access to community resources, while helping to support centre operations. By building collaborative relationships with caregivers, youth, and service providers, they contribute to the overall well-being of families accessing Foundry services.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe, supportive environment for families and caregivers at the Foundry centre.


• Provides direct on-site services to caregivers by providing support, guidance and mentorship in the areas of information, navigation, education, resources and skill development, to support and engage
  families as expert partners in their co-developed wellness goals.


• Models hope and shares living or lived experiences and lessons learned to support caregivers in
  achieving individual and family health and wellness goals.


• Facilitates meaningful engagement and participation of families in focus groups, surveys, research, evaluation and other opportunities related to peer support to further build capacity and leadership;


• Works collaboratively as an advocate and liaison between caregiver, youth, centre staff and community partners to optimize relationships between families and service providers


• Collaborates with Youth Peer Support Workers at the centre to optimize the youth, young adult and family experience as it relates to the delivery of services.


• Facilitates peer support and educational groups to promote skill development and engagement, as well as foster peer-peer connection and networking opportunities.


• Supports the development of the Foundry peer support network on a provincial level including, but not limited to, research, evaluation and quality improvement activities and participation on select provincial
  working groups.


• Participates as a team member, attending team meetings, case conferences, conference calls and other
  organizational activities.


• Completes and maintains related records and documentation including statistics, progress reports, care plans, referrals and other duties as assigned.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, to meet the needs of families.  

Knowledge & Competencies

• Ability to deliver services with high degree of self-awareness, demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and work within personal and role-specific limits and boundaries


• Capacity to use one's living or lived experience to promote positive connections with families at differing levels of engagement.


• Knowledge and respect of the diversity of the BC population.


• Broad knowledge of community resources and supports.


• Ability to understand and follow a strength-based approach for sharing challenges and co-creating solutions when supporting families facing challenges.


• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.


• Excellent planning, organizational and coordination skills with ability to multi-task.


• Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint.   

What We Offer 

• Equitable & Transparent Base Pay – we are a Certified Living Wage Employer


• Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; additional paid time off for life events


• Additional paid holidays (ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day)


• Health Benefits Coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums - including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care


• Disability and Life Insurance Coverage


• Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling


• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions


• Flexible schedules and earned day off program


• Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations


• In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development


• Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, JEDI and more

Eligibility varies depending on employment terms and role requirements – details for this specific opportunity will be provided on request.