Term Part-time Community Support Worker - Burnaby, Canada - Progressive Housing Society

Progressive Housing Society

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

JOB TITLE:
Part-Time Term Community Support Worker

TERM:
September 18, 2023 to March 31, 2024 _(With the possibility of extension until April 30, 2024)_

JOB SITE:
Tri-Cities Winter Shelter

REPORTS TO:
Manager, Winter Shelter

SHIFTS:
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERRED SHIFT

20:30 00:30 Sunday to Thursday (2 vacancies)
20:30 00:30 Tuesday to Saturday (2 vacancies)
20:30 00:30 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (2 vacancies)
00:00 08:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (1 vacancy)

SALARY RANGE:
Grid 3- HEU - Community Subsector

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.

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

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

AND

A valid Class 5 BC Drivers License
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Naloxone Training.
Provincial Violence Prevention Training.
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 biopsychosocial 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 mínimal 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

NOTE:
This vacancy is pending confirmation of funding approval

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary:
From $30.64 per hour

Benefits: