Job Description

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Overnight Housing Support Worker Status: Full Time
Program: Mazarine Lodge, New Westminster Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 40 hours/week Hourly Rate: $23.37 – $26.82
Schedule: Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00pm – 8:00am Posting #: 22-121
Friday, 10:30pm – 8:30am Closing Date: August 28, 2022



The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,
girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the
cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting for a full-time, Overnight Housing Support Worker for Mazarine Lodge. Located in
Queensborough, New Westminster, Mazarine Lodge is a 44-unit transitional housing program for high
needs women. Support workers provide awake management of the site and ensure the wellbeing of
residents. A planned meal service offers two meals (breakfast and dinner) daily. Women live
independently and have access to staff for support and case planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a warm, safe supportive atmosphere through engaging with housing participants and

building rapport and goodwill while overseeing Mazarine Lodge’s day-to-day activities.

• Conducts scheduled interviews, and participant registration for housing units.

• Provides participants with day-to-day support as needed through a harm reduction lens and

conducts ongoing monthly client meetings to review their plans and goals for themselves. Provides
case management and where necessary, identifies participant challenges and develops intervention
plans.

• Maintains daily records of operations and client interaction, as necessary.

• Performs light housekeeping duties ensuring a safe, clean hygienic environment for all.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or Diploma in related field plus one (1) year recent experience in a similar environment or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Substance use and mental health experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of women with complex needs and the government services they

interact with.

• Understanding of crisis management, risk assessment, overdose response, trauma, gender-

informed practice, and case management.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Valid driver’s license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record, an asset.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Food Safe Level 1.

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C.

• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

• Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.

• Doctor’s Note of fitness required.

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).

EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly
encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non-traditional
educational backgrounds and field experience.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to hr@efry.com by no later than August
28, 2022, with the subject line OHSW 22-121.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.