Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Term Casual Shelter Support Worker

EMPLOYEE CATEGORY:

Casual, Term

TERM DATES:

January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026 (Contingent upon final funding approval)

SALARY RANGE:

Grid 34 - HEU - Community Subsector

TYPES OF SHIFTS:

00:00 - 08:00 20:30 - 00:30

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field such as Psych, Criminology or Social Work with: 1 year of related experience with emphasis on mental health, substance use homelessness and/or social services.
OR

Diploma/Certificate in Social services or health with 3 years related experience with emphasis on mental health, substance use, homelessness and/or social services.
OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience, including lived experience, may be considered.
AND

Class 5 BC Driver's License with a clean drivers' abstract. Current First Aid and CPR certification. Naloxone Training. Provincial Violence Prevention Training is considered an asset. Successful clearance of a criminal record check.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides a range of supports, serving homeless/at risk individuals. Services include a bed, food, and general support of clients who may be facing complex bio-psycho-social issues. Responsible for the daily operations of the facility including: intaking new participants into the program; food service; updating client records; communicating effectively with clients and other staff; and maintaining a clean safe and secure environment for staff and clients by participating in regular and timely environment scans. Coordinates with the Outreach Team and maintain communication between shifts about participant's housing plans. The minimal barrier approach of the site will require excellent and flexible engagement skills. Actively participates in building a skilled, cohesive, collaborative staff team, including demonstrating commitment to program principles; resolving conflict and negativity as they arise; assisting in orienting, training and mentoring of all staff, including casuals and peer supports.

Keeping in line with our mandate of a low barrier approach, all of our sites are animal friendly

Candidates will not be considered unless they hold a valid class 5 driver's license

Job Types: Contract, Casual
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $31.56 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Keeping in line with our mandate of a low barrier approach, all of our sites are
animal friendly. Are you comfortable with this?

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person