Community Support Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Union Gospel Mission

Union Gospel Mission

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Do you enjoy being flexible and service-oriented, assisting others in different and unique ways? Are you excited by the possibility of providing strength-based and trauma-informed support to individual tenants and families? Do you excel at administrative tasks as well as developing excellent rapport with others? If so, this might be a great fit In this position you will use your well-developed interpersonal skills to greet and assist program tenants, participants, and community members, handling tenant inquiries and concerns in a timely manner and providing problem-solving as needed.

You will also assist tenants with referrals, childminding, attending appointments, program activities, and assistance with daily routines.

You will also employ your outstanding communication skills to provide emotional and relational support, fostering a climate of grace and forgiveness, and providing administrative support to the other branches.

If you have a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus, a diploma or certificate in human sciences, 2 years of related experience in abstinence-based housing, and a proven track record of punctuality and reliability, we want to hear from you

You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.

This is a
Casual Position, working varying hours on weekends, weekdays, and overnights.

Due to the 24/7 nature of the facility, shifts schedules are: 8am-4pm, 1-9pm, and 11pm-7am—any day of the week." For a copy of the full job description, clickhere.

Who We Are
Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care.

We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021.

We provide competitive salaries, a focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment.

If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

What You'll Need
- be legally entitled to work in Canada
- be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values
- agree with our Statement of Faith
- possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and submit a current driver's abstract.

**How to Apply