Job Description

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Residential Support Worker Status: Temporary, Full Time
Program: Firth Start Date: ASAP
Location: Abbotsford End Date: October 2023
Hours: 36.5 hours weekly (Line E) Hourly Rate: $23.37 – $25.91
Schedule: Wednesday, 1:00pm – 10:30pm, Posting # 22-104
Thursday, 3:30pm – 11:00pm, Closing Date: August 24, 2022
Friday, 3:30pm – 10:30pm,
Saturday, 8:00am – 8:00pm


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 temporary, full time, Residential Support Worker for Firth Residences until
October 2023. Located in Abbotsford, the Firth program provides bed-based stabilization and support
for women with substance use concerns. Women participate in the program for 3-5 months, with a self-
identified goal of abstinence from substance use. Support workers are responsible for case planning,
group facilitation, linkage with community resources, transition planning, and the day to day running of
the facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the overall functioning of the substance use treatment program and the residents.

• Establish rapport and provide a warm, safe supportive environment for women.

• Record all activities and interactions with participants as part of the ongoing case management.

• Maintain accurate records.

• Monitor the day-to-day operations of residence to ensure quality control for all equipment and

maximum cleaning effectiveness in adherence to licensing regulation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Degree or Diploma in the related field plus a minimum of one years’ experience in a bed-based

environment, preferably with substance use services or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

• Understanding of substance use and mental health.

• Experience working in a licensed facility is an asset.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• 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.

• Enhanced Security Screening & satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).

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

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
24, 2022, with the subject line RSW 22-104.

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