Drop-in centre worker

Comox Valley Transition Society in Courtenay, BC is seeking a self-motivated Drop-in centre worker. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This role offers Term or contractFull time employment. Work schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
• The candidate must appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must develop, co-ordinate, and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
• The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
• The candidate must perform food preparation.
• The candidate must provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• The candidate must maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• The candidate must manage knowledge.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Equivalent professional experience accepted.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in associations and non-profit organizations, a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a Child Abuse Registry check.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be able to pass a driving record check (abstract).

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• Night shift premium provided to the candidate.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

careers@cvts.ca

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?