Supportive Housing Worker - Vancouver, Canada - PHS Community Services Society

PHS Community Services Society

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

PHS Community Services Society (PHS) is hiring Supportive Housing Workers

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.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have valid First Aid and CPR "C" certification.
Class 5 Driver's License considered a strong asset.

An equal combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.

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.

Job Types:
Permanent, Casual

Salary:
From $26.42 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Wellness program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

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.

Proof of vaccination status will be required for successful applicants.

Experience:

Supportive Housing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: