Casual Supportive Housing Worker - Vancouver, Canada - PHS Community Services Society
Description
PHS Community Services Society (PHS) is hiring Casual Supportive Housing Workers for Housekeeping and De-hoarding (Home Support)
Home Support Workers are responsible for providing home support services and cleaning services for those who are: persons with a mental health diagnosis, persons with physical disabilities and/or chronic disease such as HIV/AIDS, persons with a history of criminal activity and/or involvement in the criminal justice system, persons who engage in active alcohol, drug, and/or IV drug use, persons with any combination of the above.
About PHS
Responsibilities for the role include (but are not limited to):
- Responsible for the cleaning of resident rooms in accordance with initiatives set out by the Project Manager and their own self-directed work.
- Responsible for room cleanouts and preparation for new resident arrivals.
- Provides physical, social, emotional, basic life skills to participants including; home support, personal hygiene, and harm reduction initiatives.
- Fosters a sense of community to provide support to help residents build selfesteem through role modeling and other techniques.
- Maintains daily shift reports and checklists.
- Produces a weekly list of jobs and initiatives that have been completed by Home Support to post in the online log.
- Assists with various tasks associated with transitions of residency: orientation of new tenants, moving, connection with services, assessing needs, and collection of personal information on occasion.
- Listens and responds to participants concerns, questions and requests in a manner that conveys respect. Responsible for deescalating hostile interactions between tenants. Escalates to higher authorities as necessary.
- Provides crisis intervention services in the event of overdose to the endangered individual(s).
This will include but not be limited to:
prepping and administering Naloxone, calling emergency services, monitoring for re-occurring overdose.
- Attends all building inspections with pest control agencies, and ensures that rooms are prepared for scheduled inspections or treatments, including posting appropriate signage for residents.
- Report emergency events, i.e., death, fire, etc. to the Project Manager immediately.
- Sanitizes residents' living spaces to reduce the development or spread of illness/infectious disease.
- Monitors and assists with all residents' pets in the building. Demonstrates an understanding of animal care and resources in the community.
- Participates in new staff training and orientation as required.
Education and experience required:
- Minimum of 12 years' work experience with marginalized populations.
- Relevant courses or training in mental health/addictions support.
- Must have valid First Aid and CPR "C" certification.
An equal combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.
Wage:
$30.64/hour + 10% pay in lieu of benefits
**Please note, mandatory four-day paid training for this position occurs Tuesday-Friday during the day, starting at 9AM*
Valued Benefits:Working at PHS will offer you the opportunity to thrive in a fast growing and exciting organization, committed to providing housing, service, and advocacy to all in need.
How to Apply:
Job Type:
Casual
Salary:
From $30.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
COVID-19 considerations:
To comply with current Public Health Orders, certain projects require employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.
Experience:
Supportive Housing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CPR Certification (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (required)
Work Location:
In person
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