Direct Support Staff Level 1

About Choose Life Ministry

Choose Life Ministry provides faith-based, trauma-informed recovery support for women through our Homestead for Hope residential program. Our team walks alongside residents through the hardest season of their lives.

Position Overview

• Employment type: Full-time
• Wage: $20–25 per hour, depending on experience

Duties

• Provide day-to-day support, encouragement and accountability to residents
• Facilitate and supervise daily routines, chores and programming
• Document resident progress, incidents and shift notes
• Support residents at appointments, meetings and community activities
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment
• Uphold confidentiality, boundaries and program policies at all times

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Genuine heart for women in recovery and alignment with our Christian faith values
• Strong interpersonal, listening and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including evenings, nights and weekends
• Current criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
• Valid driver's licence

Assets

• Experience in addictions, mental health, social work or a related field
• First Aid / CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid
• Lived experience of recovery (minimum two years of sustained sobriety)

Working Conditions

Work takes place in a residential home setting with rotating shifts, including overnights and weekends. The role can be emotionally demanding and requires physical activity such as walking, standing and light lifting.

Must apply by going to our website: www.chooselifeministry.ca/help/employment

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person