Housing Support Worker - 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
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Job Title:

Housing Support Worker Status:
Full Time

Program:
Mazarine Lodge,

New Westminster Hourly Rate:
$24.25

Hours: 32.50 hours/week - (Line A2)

Posting #: 24‐050

Schedule:
Sunday, 7:15 am - 7:15 pm

Monday, 6:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday, 7:30 am‐ 4 pm

Wednesday, 1 pm - 4 pm

Closing Date:
February 04, 2024
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, 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 day‐to‐day 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 gender‐informed 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 1.

Standard First Aid with CPR‐C.

Evidence of COVID‐19 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 committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all those
participating in the organization are valued for their differences. We encourage and
and backgrounds, racialized communities, indigenous communities, diverse sexual and
gender identities, various religious backgrounds, women, and those with disabilities. We
are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier‐
free. We encourage applicants to self‐identify if they wish to do so.

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