Job Description

Job description

Housing Support Worker

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 supports work in practical terms and will enable you to develop the skills required to work effectively with our residents & guests. 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 our most vulnerable are being housed at either location.

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 our unhoused and 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, compassionate and kind individual who has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

We 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.

Qualifications

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

Job Information

Hourly Wage Rate

$25.00 to 26.00 hour based on shift worked

Work Location: 3600 block of 4th Ave and 3900 block of 8th Ave

Work Days

Shift Rotation of Monday through to Sunday

Shift Times: Based on 24 hour clock as needed

Weekly Hours:

Varies based on staffing needs

Job Type:

Full Time and Casual/On-call

Job Type:

Full Time and Casual/On Call

Salary:

$25.00-$26.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $25.00-$26.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

12 hour shift Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-08
Expected start date: 2025-07-20