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Association for New Canadiansis a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated tothe provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title:Youth Peer Support Worker

Location:St. John's, NL

Position Type:15Contract-Part-time positions

Closing date:Until Filled

Reporting to the Provincial Program Trainer, theYouth Peer Support Workerprovides non-clinical, peer-based support to youth accessing the program. Grounded in lived or living experience, the role focuses on building connection, trust, and hope through mentorship, relational engagement, andstrengthsbasedsupport. The Peer Support Worker walks alongside youth as they navigate challenges, develop skills, and access community resources.

This position isnonclinicalin nature and does not involve counselling, therapy, crisis intervention, diagnosis, assessment, or case management.

Hours & Location:10 hours per week. Primarily based at an English as an Additional Language school, with some community orschoolbasedwork. Hours are flexible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build safe, respectful, and trusting relationships with youth participants
• Provide one-on-one and/or group peer support through shared lived experience
• Offer emotional support, encouragement, and validation in a non-judgmental way
• Support youth inidentifyingstrengths, setting personal goals, and developing coping strategies
• Encourage independence, resilience, and self-advocacy
• Assistyouth in navigating community services (e.g., housing, education, employment, health supports)
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group activities, workshops, or peer-led initiatives
• Maintain clear and consistent boundariesappropriate tothe peer support role
• Recognize when a youth mayrequireadditionalor clinical support and connect them toappropriate services
• Follow organizational protocols for safety, including escalation procedures when needed
• Maintainaccurate,timely, and confidential documentation
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training

Scope of Role

The Youth Peer Support Workerprovides emotional support, shares lived experience, mentors, and connects youth to resources

• Does Not: provide counselling, therapy, diagnosis, or clinical assessment
• Does Not: take on the role of a clinician, social worker, or case manager

Guiding Principles

The Youth Peer Support Workeroperatesin accordance withthe following guiding principles:

• Youth voice and choice
  Lived experience as expertise
  Hope, recovery, and resilience
  Healthy boundaries and ethical practice
  Inclusion, diversity, and respect

Qualifications and Experience:

• Lived or living experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use, withdemonstratedprogress in personal recovery
• Be between 16 and 25 years of age and be a permanent resident.
• The ability to speak more than one language would be considered an asset
• Ability to use lived experience safely, purposefully, and appropriately in a peer role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with youth
• Understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and youth-centered approaches
• Experience working or volunteering with youth or vulnerable populations is an asset
• Knowledge of local youth services and community resources is an asset

Skills and Competencies

• Empathy, authenticity, and active listening
• Strong boundary-setting and self-awareness
• Ability to engage youth in a relatable and respectful way
• Cultural humility and commitment to equity and inclusion
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Basic computer and documentation skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Be between 16 and 25 years of age and be a permanent resident.
• Flexibleschedule
• Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter and resume in PDF form to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/294

Association for New Canadiansis committed to the advancement of Equity,Diversityand Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request tofacilitatethis recruitment process.

Visit uson-lineat: www.ancnl.ca.