Overnight Support Worker, Full Time - New Westminster, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

**JOB POSTING

Job Title:

Overnight Housing Support Worker Status:
Full Time

Program:
Mazarine Lodge,

New Westminster Hourly Rate:
$23.38

Hours: 40 hours/week - (Line C1)

Posting #: 23-049

Schedule:
Tuesday -Friday : 10:00pm-8:00am

Closing Date:
February 28, 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, Overnight Housing Support Worker for Mazarine Lodge. Located in
Queensborough, New Westminster, Mazarine Lodge is a 44-unit transitional housing program for high
needs women. Support workers provide awake management of the site and ensure the wellbeing of
residents. A planned meal service offers two meals (breakfast and dinner) daily. Women live
independently and have access to staff for support and case planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains a warm, safe supportive atmosphere through engaging with housing participants and

building rapport and goodwill while overseeing day to day activities of the program.

Conducts scheduled interviews, and participant registration for housing units.
Provides participants with daytoday support as needed through a harm reduction lens and conducts

ongoing monthly client meetings to review their plans and goals for themselves and provide case
management as needed. Where necessary, identifies participant challenges and develops
intervention plans.

Maintains daily records of operations and client interaction, as necessary.
Performs light housekeeping duties ensuring a safe, clean hygienic environment for all.**
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Diploma in related field plus one (1) year recent experience in a similar environment or equivalent

combination of education and experience.

Substance use and mental health experience.
Knowledge and understanding of women with complex need and the government services they

interact with.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Understanding of crisis management, risk assessment, trauma, and genderinformed practice, and case

management.

Proficient in MS word, excel, outlook and data entry.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Valid driver's license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record, an asset.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Food Safe Level
Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
Evidence of COVID19 vaccination status.
Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.
Doctor's 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.

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