Peer Services Navigator

About DEWC The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca [http://www.dewc.ca]) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services. The Opportunity The Peer Service Navigator will facilitate women’s access to internal and external services and supports. She will work with women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who live in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Reporting to the Specialized Services Manager she will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework. About You * You have at least 2 years related experience, preferably working with marginalized women. * You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with understanding of trauma-informed care responses. * You have the ability to work within busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize. * You have efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities. * You have demonstrated experience providing assisted referral as well as familiarity with support services, agencies and community resources in the dtes. * You have or will obtain a First Aid Certification and NVCI. Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability. Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations. For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC. Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions. POSITION DETAILS: * Permanent Full Time * Work Schedule: Week 1 – Sunday (10am - 4:30pm) , Monday to Thursday (9:30am - 6pm) Week 2- Monday to Thursday (9:30am - 6pm) * Location – 412 Cordova * Union: BCGEU / Salary $30.22 * Posting closing date: August 28th 2026 Start Date: ASAP To Apply: log in to ADP from a browser by clicking on the link below. You cannot access the posting through the App. Once you log in through the link below click Myself, under Talent click on Career Center click on the position you would like to apply for. https://online.adp.com/signin/v1/?APPID=WFNPortal&productId=80e309c3-7085-bae1-e053-3505430b5495&returnURL=https://workforcenow.adp.com/&callingAppId=WFN&TARGET=-SM-https://workforcenow.adp.com/theme/admin.html Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional languages spoken an asset. **While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

The Peer Service Navigator facilitates access to internal and external support services for women experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They work collaboratively within a feminist and anti-oppression framework to provide integrated care in a crisis-driven environment.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience working with marginalized populations and possess knowledge of issues such as gender-based violence, mental health, and addictions. Proficiency in record keeping, crisis management, and community resource navigation is required, along with relevant certifications.

• Extended health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision care • Prescription medications • Alternative therapies • Employee assistance program • Life insurance • Long-term disability • Paid vacation • Paid statutory holidays • Paid sick days • Municipal pension plan • Employee loan program • Staff development days

• Problem solvingPreferred
• First AidPreferred

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• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma-informed care
• Referral services
• Record keeping
• Scheduling
• Problem-solving
• Anti-oppression framework
• Feminist perspective
• First aid
• Non-violent crisis intervention
• Support Services
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Record Keeping
• Organizational Skills
• Time Off Management
• First Aid Certification
• Alternative Therapies
• Mental Health
• Training And Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Problem Solving
• Loans
• Medical Prescription

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Peer Navigator
• Case Worker
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week