Northern Health
Peer Advocate Role in Smithers
Job Description
Enhance community health initiatives as a Peer Advocate at Northern Health, based in Smithers. Utilize your knowledge of Indigenous cultures and harm reduction practices to foster engagement.
In this specialized role, Northern Health invites individuals who have lived experiences with substance use to advocate for effective harm reduction strategies. Your role will involve partnering with individuals and communities, particularly Indigenous populations, to promote health and wellness through peer-driven initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advocate for peers in program evaluation and development
• Engage in community health promotion activities
• Mentor individuals utilizing personal experience
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities for program relevance
• Lead workshops on harm reduction principles
Requirements:
• Relevant experience in social or health services
• Two years' experience in working with peers
• Understanding of community health practi...
In this specialized role, Northern Health invites individuals who have lived experiences with substance use to advocate for effective harm reduction strategies. Your role will involve partnering with individuals and communities, particularly Indigenous populations, to promote health and wellness through peer-driven initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advocate for peers in program evaluation and development
• Engage in community health promotion activities
• Mentor individuals utilizing personal experience
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities for program relevance
• Lead workshops on harm reduction principles
Requirements:
• Relevant experience in social or health services
• Two years' experience in working with peers
• Understanding of community health practi...