Supportive Housing Worker

The Comox Valley Transition Society is seeking a casual Support Workers. Worker functions as part of a team to provide support, information, crisis intervention, access to food and basic necessities, and referrals to participants who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness. The role assists program participants, many of whom are experiencing the impacts of trauma and other complex barriers, to live safely and successfully in residential and community settings such as supportive housing programs. The worker assesses participant needs and risks across areas including physical, emotional, social, vocational, and health functioning, and determines appropriate supports to meet individual needs and situational requirements.

Provides a range of day-to-day emotional, practical, and social supports, including advocacy, life skills development, information, resource connection, and skill modelling. Develops and implements short-term, issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines. Positions are required to work outside normal office hours, with hours scheduled around the 24-hour clock and including weekends.

Relevant education, training and experience (2 years). Criminal record clearance and valid Level I First Aid Certificate required, Class 5 Drivers license, Foodsafe.

Reply in confidence with a cover letter and resume to [email protected] . We thank all applicants for their interest in Comox Valley Transition Society however only short listed candidates will be contacted. For other positions within Comox Valley Transition Society please visit: www.cvts.ca This position will require union membership.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $33.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Courtenay, BC V9N 2N5 (preferred)

Work Location: In person