• Individuals aged 18 to 70 who have previously attempted to achieve their health goal(s) and can speak to the challenges they encountered or overcame.
• Who understand these challenges and have had success in meeting their own health goal(s), whether through healthier eating, walking more, quitting smoking, or cutting back and reducing alcohol consumption.
• Who are non-judgmental and empathetic towards others facing similar challenges.
• Who can communicate effectively and through a variety of platforms (phone, email, text, or video conference) and have basic computer skills.
• Who can connect well with a variety of people and develop meaningful relationships based on trust and strong listening skills.
• Who are flexible in adapting to different people and situations.
• Who are open with availability to meet participant schedules.
• Who have strong organizational skills to track conversations and report on the successes patients have.
• Who have a strong commitment to confidentiality, the privacy of information and can maintain high ethical standards and professionalism by working within the boundaries of the program.
• Individuals who can speak and write in English. Ability to speak other languages such as French, Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese is an added benefit.

• Comprehensive training to become a BETTER For All Peer Health Coach.
• Certificate of completion for the Peer Health Coach training.
• Online resources and a Peer Health Coach toolkit.
• A designated CCS staff member who will provide ongoing support.
• Regular meetings with other Peer Health Coaches to build a strong community of practice.

• We are asking for a 1-2-year commitment of 3-4 hours per week due to the relationship-based nature of this role. The role can accommodate vacations.
• You have a willingness to be a part of a research study, contributing to project evaluation.
• Ongoing level of commitment which will include regular supervision check-ins and involvement within a community of practice.