Support Worker, Part Time - New Westminster, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
Description
JOB POSTING
Job Title:
Residential Support Worker Status:
Part time
Program:
Cynthia's
Place Start Date:
ASAP
Location:
New Westminster Hourly Rate:
$21.63
Hours: 16 hours/week (Line G)
Posting #: 22-233
Schedule:
Saturday,
Closing Date:
January 20, 2023
**Sunday,
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 part time, Residential Support Worker for Cynthia's Place. Located in Surrey,
Cynthia's Place is a temporary shelter home for 14 homeless single women, or women and their
children. Support workers provide awake around the clock support and management of the site for
residents, providing assistance and support to make plans to address their immediate crisis needs and
housing plans. Staff and residents participate in the day-to-day living tasks involved in communal living.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the overall functioning of the shelter program and intake and care of the residents.
- Provide a psychosocial environment and a therapeutic approach to support residents toward
- Record all activities and interactions with residents as part of the ongoing case management.
- Assist case planning/manage in the identification of potential problems and reports any difficulties.
- Perform light housekeeping duties ensuring quality control for all equipment and maximum
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in a related human/or social services field and a minimum one (1) year recent related
- Working knowledge of issues impacting women who experience poverty, trauma and
- Working knowledge of legislation and policies related to Social Assistance, Mental Health Act and
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Understanding of crisis management, risk assessment, trauma, and genderinformed practice.
- Proficient in MS word, excel, outlook and data entry.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- 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).
- Valid driver's license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record, an asset.
- This position requires union membership.
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.
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