Company:
Port Alberni Friendship Center
Details:
This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.
The Housing Support Worker role will allow you to learn about how housing support work in practical terms and will enable you to develop the skills required to work effectively with our residents. You will be able to adapt your approach to suit a variety of situations and individuals. We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in working with residents that may have been vulnerably housed in the past.
As a Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with residents ensuring that each client is provided with person centered support and empowered to make changes in their lives, including linking them in with the necessary external agencies.
To succeed, you will have an excellent understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people. You will also have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes. Above all, we are looking for a motivated, committed individual who has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
We offer a range of benefits including three weeks of vacation, paid sick time, health, and dental care benefits. We also offer high quality in-house training covering all aspects of working with our clients and other core skills and are committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience:
Diploma in a related Human or Social Services field preferred
At least one (1) year experience working in a related environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience working in the community social services sector with working knowledge of community support agencies, resources, and working with Indigenous community.
Requirements:
Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
Complete the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.
Naloxone Training
Completion of Trauma Informed Practice
Completion of Indigenous Awareness/Cultural Competency
Experience in Crisis Intervention
Completion of Domestic Violence Safety Training