Housing support worker

Comox Valley Transition Society in Courtenay, BC is seeking a self-motivated Housing support worker. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This role offers Casual employment - Part time leading to full time employment. The schedule involves Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must administer first-aid and other assistance.
• The candidate must provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
• The candidate must have food safety and handling skills.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• The candidate must manage knowledge.
• The candidate must offer mentoring.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must show initiative.

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• 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 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

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?