Housing Support Worker – Casual/On-Call

Housing Support Worker – Casual/On-Call
Job Number # 
26794
Employer 
Port Alberni Friendship Center
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Apr 09, 2024
Apply By 
Apr 30, 2024
Start Date 
To be discussed
Schedule 
Casual
Wage 
$25.00 to 27.00 hour based on shift worked
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Indeed Website
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Details 

This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.

The Housing Support Worker role will allow you to learn about how housing support work in practical terms and will enable you to develop the skills required to work effectively with our residents. You will be able to adapt your approach to suit a variety of situations and individuals. We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in working with residents that may have been vulnerably housed in the past.

As a Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with residents ensuring that each client is provided with person centered support and empowered to make changes in their lives, including linking them in with the necessary external agencies.

To succeed, you will have an excellent understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people. You will also have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes. Above all, we are looking for a motivated, committed individual who has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

We also offer high quality in-house training covering all aspects of working with our clients and other core skills and are committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Job Information

  • Hourly Wage Rate $25.00 to 27.00 hour based on shift worked
  • Work Locations 3689 4thAvenue
  • Work Days: based on staffing needs, shifts could range up to 12 hour shifts inclusive of weekends, evenings, and holidays
  • Shift Times: Regular shifts are 6 am to 6 pm, 6 pm to 6 am however, casual/on-call shifts may be shorter in length
  • Job Type: Casual/On-call

 

Qualifications 

Qualifications

  • Diploma in a related Human or Social Services field preferred
  • At least one (1) year experience working in a related environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Experience working in the community social services sector with working knowledge of community support agencies, resources, and working with Indigenous community.

Requirements

  • Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
  • Complete the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.
  • Naloxone Training
  • Completion of Trauma Informed Practice
  • Completion of Indigenous Awareness/Cultural Competency
  • Experience in Crisis Intervention
  • Completion of Domestic Violence Safety Training
How to Apply 

Please submit your resume, cover letter & 2 Employer References to: Attention Cyndi Stevens at: employment@pafriendshipcenter.com