Job Description

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Shelter Support Worker Status: Full Time
Program: Rosewood, Surrey Hourly Rate: $23.38 \xe2\x80\x93 $26.82
Hours: 33.75 hours/week (Line B10) Posting #: 23-038
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:30pm \xe2\x80\x93 8:15pm Closing Date: February 12, 2023 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, Shelter Support Worker for our Rosewood program. Located in
Surrey, Rosewood is a 40 room shelter for women and their children. Shelter Support Workers provide
awake around the clock support and management of the day-to-day operations of communal living by
providing assistance and support to make plans to address their immediate crisis needs and housing
plans. Staff provide women with service navigation and community linkages to address their identified
needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the overall functioning of the shelter program and intake and care of the residents.
• Navigates clients to various forms of housing such as interim housing, shared housing, and

permanent housing placements.

• Refers clients to agencies and programs that will assist with safe and stable housing, when

appropriate.

• Develops and implements an individual housing plan for the client.
• Follows-up with the client weekly to ensure they are making progress towards their housing

placement goals.

• Connects clients to community resources that will support the goal of permanent housing

acquisition.

• Provides information and instruction to participants regarding how to complete a housing

application, housing search, tenant rights and responsibilities, including observation of rental
agreement rules. QUALIFICATIONS:

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

equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have knowledge of homelessness, women\xe2\x80\x99s mental health issues, substance use and

addiction issues, community resources and issues related to poverty.

• Good working knowledge of legislation and policies related to Social Assistance & Mental Health

Act.

• 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.

• 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:

• 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 February
12,2023, with the subject line SSW 23-038.

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