Summary Peer Support Worker in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a peer support worker. The following information is applicable to all Social and community service workers (NOC 42201).
Description
Social and community service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$25.00/hour
Median wage in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Jobs
23 jobs
advertised in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Competencies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Negotiating
- Persuading
- Coordinating
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