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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Association for New Canadians</span></span></span><span><span> is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to </span></span><span><span>the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Job Title: </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Youth Peer Support Worker</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Location: </span></span><span><span>St. John’s, NL</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Position Type: </span></span><span><span>1</span><span>0</span><span> </span><span>Temporary Part-time</span><span> positions</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Closing date:</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span>Until Filled</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Reporting to the Provincial Training Facilitator, the <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Youth Peer Support Worker</span> provides non-clinical, peer-based</span></span></p>\n<p><span><span>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, and </span><span>strengths</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>based</span><span> support. The Peer Support Worker walks alongside youth as they navigate challenges, develop skills, and access community resources.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>This position is </span><span>non</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>clinical</span><span> in nature and does not involve counselling, therapy, crisis intervention, diagnosis, assessment, or case management.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Hours &amp; Location:</span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>10 hours per week. Primarily based at an English as an Additional Language school, with some community or </span><span>school</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>based</span><span> work. Hours are flexible.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Roles and Responsibilities:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Build safe, respectful, and trusting relationships with youth participants</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Provide one-on-one and/or group peer support through shared lived experience</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Offer emotional support, encouragement, and validation in a non-judgmental way</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support youth in </span><span>identifying</span><span> strengths, setting personal goals, and developing coping strategies</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Encourage independence, resilience, and self-advocacy</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Assist</span><span> youth in navigating community services (e.g., housing, education, employment, health supports)</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Facilitate or co-facilitate group activities, workshops, or peer-led initiatives</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain clear and consistent boundaries </span><span>appropriate to</span><span> the peer support role</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Recognize when a youth may </span><span>require</span><span> </span><span>additional</span><span> or clinical support and connect them to </span><span>appropriate services</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Follow organizational protocols for safety, including escalation procedures when needed</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain </span><span>accurate</span><span>, </span><span>timely</span><span>, and confidential documentation</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing training</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Scope of Role</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>The Youth Peer Support Worker</span><span> </span><span>provides emotional support, shares lived experience, mentors, and connects youth to resources</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Does Not: provide counselling, therapy, diagnosis, or clinical assessment</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Does Not: take on the role of a clinician, social worker, or case manager</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Guiding Principles</span></span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>The Youth Peer Support Worker </span><span>operates</span><span> </span><span>in accordance with</span><span> the following guiding principles:</span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>• Youth voice and choice</span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>• Lived experience as expertise</span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>• Hope, recovery, and resilience</span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>• Healthy boundaries and ethical practice</span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>• Inclusion, diversity, and respect</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Qualifications and Experience:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lived or living experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use, with </span><span>demonstrated</span><span> progress in personal recovery</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Between the ages of 16-25 years old</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>The ability to speak more than one language would be considered an asset</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to use lived experience safely, purposefully, and appropriately in a peer role</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with youth</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and youth-centered approaches</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience working or volunteering with youth or vulnerable populations is an asset</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Knowledge 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skills</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Conditions of Employment:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Legal authorization to work in Canada </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Flexible </span><span>schedule</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>How to Apply</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Please upload a cover letter and resume </span><span>in </span><span>PDF </span><span>form </span><span>to</span></span><span> <a href=\"https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/278</a></span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Association for New Canadians</span></span></span><span><span> is committed to the advancement of Equity, </span><span>Diversity</span><span> and 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 to </span><span>facilitate</span><span> this recruitment process.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Visit us </span><span>on-line</span><span> at: www.ancnl.ca.</span></span><span> </span></p>",
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