Job Description

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Residential Support Worker Status: Casual
Program: Elizabeth Gurney House Start Date: ASAP
Location: New Westminster Hourly Rate: $21.63 – $25.19
Schedule: Varied shifts Posting #: 22-135
Evenings/Overnights/Weekends 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 a casual, on-call, Residential Support Worker for Elizabeth Gurney House. Located
in New Westminster, Elizabeth Gurney House is a temporary shelter home for 12 homeless women and
their children. Support workers provide awake around the clock support and management of the site
for residents providing assistance, and support to make plans to address their immediate crisis needs
and housing plans. Staff and residents participate in the day-to-day living tasks involved in communal
living.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the overall functioning of the shelter program and intake and care of the residents.

• Provide a psychosocial environment and a therapeutic approach to support residents toward

integration and normal functioning in the community.

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

• Assist case planning/manage in the identification of potential problems and reports any difficulties.

• Perform light housekeeping duties ensuring quality control for all equipment and maximum

cleaning effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in a related human/or social services field and a minimum one (1) year recent related

experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of issues impacting women who experience poverty, trauma and

homelessness, addictions, and mental illness.

• Working knowledge of legislation and policies related to Social Assistance, Mental Health Act and

Child, Family & Community Service Act.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Understanding of crisis management, risk assessment, trauma, and gender-informed practice.

• Proficient in MS word, excel, outlook and data entry.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum on-call availability of 7 shifts per week, including evenings, overnights & weekends.

• 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).

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

• This position requires union membership.

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 RSW 22-135.

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