Support Staff - Permanent Part-Time Weekends
This is a non-union position with the starting wage rate as per the current Collective Agreement of $22.02 per hour. This position is open to both men and women. This is to fill the part time position created due to the construction of the new supportive housing. This position may lead full time work with benefits. Please email resumes and cover letters to pashelter@shaw.ca. The closing date for this position is be Oct 31, 2019.
Job Description
Job Title: Support Worker
Reports to: Executive Director and Assistant Administrator
Effective date: Oct 16th, 2019
Benchmark: Program Coordinator 1
Rating for Grid level/point value: Grid level 12
Job Summary: The position entails working directly with clients, other agencies and resources in the community to facilitate clients to maintain or find appropriate housing within the community as well as at the PASS sites. This may involve some hands on work with the clients in assisting them with de-cluttering their living areas and working with them to develop life skills, problem solving and other mental health related issues.
Duties/Responsibilities: You will be accountable to the Executive Director and the Assistant Administrator for you duties which may include database entries, case planning, client intake, referrals and other duties associated with the position. You are directly responsible for the care and control of the clients and the building that they reside in.
Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to applicants with a Degree in a Related Field
- Minimum Human Service Worker Diploma (2 year) and or combination of education and experience
- BC Housing Case Management training
- Proficient knowledge of BC Housing data base and HIFIS training
- Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft word, and Microsoft excel
- Current Criminal Records Check
- Current Worksafe level 1 First aid
Additional Information:
- The job entails working with a broad cross section of individuals with varying needs, it is best suited to individuals that like to work with people. It is help full to be out going and have good strong personal boundaries.
Often exposed to some undesirable working conditions in the form of unpleasant dealings with uncooperative or demanding clients.