Positive Living BC is looking for two female contract Peer Navigators (QTE 10-20 hours a week each). One will be placed at the Rapid Access Addictions Clinic (RAAC) at St. Paul’s Hospital and one will be at Positive Health Services clinic in Surrey. These contracts can be two separate people or one if the person is willing to travel.
Women interested in applying for these positions should have a demonstrated addiction recovery plan in place (if applicable) and solid emotional regulation skills.
See complete job description and how to apply for position at Rapid Access Addictions Clinic (RAAC).
See complete job description and how to apply for position at Positive Health Services clinic in Surrey.
Qualities Positive Living BC looks for in a Peer Navigator
- You are living with HIV and willing to share your experiences with others.
- You have strong emotional self-management skills.
- The ability to keep your own feelings in check while helping someone else through theirs.
- Able to creatively solve problems.
- The ability to set firm boundaries and practice assertive communication.
- The ability to put your own personal judgments, prejudice, and biases aside.
- Able to draw upon your own personal experiences with HIV, addiction and shame to help others.
- You are an intuitive listener.
- A compassionate person with the ability to treat the person in front
of you with dignity and respect. - You are able to engage people who may not trust you at first.
- You work independently, and as part of a team.
- But, not too proud to ask for help.
- You have a strong, solid support group and/or active self-care regimen.
- You are comfortable communicating with health care professionals.
- You have the ability to work within the harm reduction model of the society.
(Some experience in social services is a plus but not essential.)
Please note, you must be living with HIV to apply for these positions.
See complete job description and how to apply for position at Rapid Access Addictions Clinic (RAAC).
See complete job description and how to apply for position at Positive Health Services clinic in Surrey.