Building Services Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Hogan's Alley Society

Hogan's Alley Society

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Hogan's Alley Society (HAS)

Hogan's Alley Society (HAS) is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the social, political, economic, and cultural well-being of people of African descent (Black People) through the delivery of inclusive housing, built spaces, and culturally informed programming.

For years, the Society has been a leading advocate for people of African Descent in Metro Vancouver who have endured the legacies of so-called urban renewal, residential displacement, and the attempted erasure from Vancouver's historical narrative.

About Nora Hendrix Place (NHP)

Nora Hendrix Place is a 52-unit temporary modular social housing in the heart of Hogan's Alley Block that prioritizes Black and Indigenous at risk of homelessness.

The units serve as temporary housing until people are supported enough to find a suitable permanent housing solution. All units are self-contained dwellings with a private bathroom and kitchen. At least 10% of the homes are wheelchair accessible.

Since its opening in 2019, Hogan's Alley Society has partnered to operate NHP with the aim of building internal capacity as a culturally informed housing operator.

The ultimate objective is to assume full control of NHP operations.

Currently, HAS is in the process of preparing for the imminent takeover of NHP operations, with a primary focus on establishing a robust staff team for the facility.

As part of this initiative, HAS is actively recruiting individuals to join the Nora Hendrix Place staff team within the Hogan's Alley Society.

Through this transition, HAS is taking a first step into becoming a culturally informed housing operator.

This advances the vision for the Hogan's Alley Block towards the long-term goal of developing an asset-based model that can grow the capacity of racialized groups to participate in city-building and reduce persistent economic, social, political inequalities.

Scope of Role

Reporting to the Building Manager, the Building Services Worker, is responsible for washing and cleaning floors and carpets, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and room doors in common areas, cleaning stairwells, disposing of refuge, cleaning windows, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.

The Building Services Worker is regularly exposed to and in direct contact with dust, dirt, fumes, cleaning and other chemicals, germs and human waste.

The Building Services Worker maintains the cleanliness of the grounds, may be required to clean vacant rooms; and reports any damage and/or problems in the building to the Building Management team.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of the building and grounds
Responsible for ordering and storing all cleaning supplies and equipment
Reports any building damage or problems to the maintenance coordinator and building manager
Works closely with the Maintenance coordinator to ensure the state of the building contributes the positive wellbeing of residents and is in alignment with HAS values and mandate
Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other service providers involved in the care and support of the residents, including other HAS Housing workers/programs, mental health professionals, substance use services, workers from government ministries, community outreach workers and health care providers.
Actively participate in building a skilled, cohesive, collaborative staff team, including demonstrating commitment to organization and building policies; resolving conflict and negativity as they arise; assisting in orientating, training and mentoring to all staff, including relief/casual staff.
Administer basic first aid and/or CPR.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the management team.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

Experience and knowledge about mental health diagnosis, medications, treatment and support resources.
Knowledge of Indigenous communities and health resources.
Understanding of the ongoing impact of colonialism and the residential school system.
Have a clear understanding of Black history in Canada, and experience working with immigrants and refugees.
Have an understanding and analysis of the impacts of antiBlackness and antiIndigeneity
Have knowledge of the legacies of socalled urban renewal, residential displacement, and the attempted erasure of the people of African Descent in Metro Vancouver from Vancouver's historical narrative.
Basic sound knowledge of relevant physical health issues (e.g. HIV and Hepatitis C), including diagnosis, treatment, and support resources.
Create and construct effective relationships with the neighborhood and the community to ensure the program is maximally integrated into the community.
Knowledge of the housing continuum, including market, subsidized, and supported housing systems, including different program models.
Must demonstrate clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills.
Must demonstrate knowl