Housing Support Worker - Port Alberni, Canada - Port Alberni Friendship Center
2 weeks ago
Description
Job description
Housing Support Worker
This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.
The Housing Support Worker role will allow you to learn about how housing supports work in practical terms and will enable you to develop the skills required to work effectively with our residents.
We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in working with residents that may have been vulnerably housed in the past.
As a Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with residents ensuring that each client is provided with person centred support and empowered to make changes in their lives, including linking them in with the necessary external agencies.
Above all we are looking for a motivated, committed individual who has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
We offer high quality in-house training covering all aspects of working with our clients and other core skills and are committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Diploma in a related Human or Social Services field
- At least one (1) year experience working in a related environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Preferable experience in the community social services sector with working knowledge of community support agencies and resources and working with Indigenous community.
Requirements:
- Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
- Complete the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.
- Naloxone Training
- Completion of Trauma Informed Practice
- Completion of Indigenous Awareness/Cultural Competency
- Experience in Crisis Intervention
- Completion of Domestic Violence Safety Training
Job Information
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Hourly Wage Rate $25.00 to 27.00 hour based on shift worked
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Work Location: 3600 block of 4th Avenue:
Work Days Shift Rotation of Monday through to Sunday
Shift Times:
Based on 24 hour clock as needed:
Weekly Hours: Varies based on staffing needs
Job Type:
Casual/on-call
Please submit your resume, cover letter & 2 Employer References to: Attention Cyndi Stevens
Deadline for Applications:
December 1, 2022
Interview Date:
Ongoing until positions filled
Start Date:
To be discussed
Job Type:
Casual/on-call
Salary:
$25.00-$27.00 per hour
Job Types:
Part-time, Casual
Salary:
$25.00-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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