Participants will learn about:
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The roles and responsibilities of community and peer support workers.
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Ethics, professional boundaries, and effective communication.
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Trauma-informed, healing-centred, and strengths-based approaches.
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Mental health, substance use, grief, and crisis support.
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Social determinants of health and their impact on individuals and communities.
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Recognizing personal biases and promoting self-determination.
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Supporting youth, young adults, and families.
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Connecting individuals with community resources and services.
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Helping individuals establish goals and make positive changes.
Upon completion, participants will have a better understanding of how to provide compassionate, respectful, and person-centred supportwhile maintaining professional boundaries.
The training prepares participants with foundational skills relevant to peer support, outreach, community services, and other social service settings.
Located in New Westminster, on 6th. Accessible by transit. Transportation supplement is available such as bus cards.
Monday-Friday
9AM-3PM, 2 breaks and 1 lunch, refreshments and snacks will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own lunches.
Standard First Aid & CPR and Naloxone training, de-escalation training will be provided as part of the cohort.
Participants will have access to year around wrap around support that includes but not limited to resume and cover letter assistance, interview skills and mock interviews, referrals to working gear for business clothing for interviews and/or working gear, and referrals.
The Community-Based Employment Service Program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Contact cbesnw@efry.com to learn more.
