Housing Support Worker
Housing Support Worker
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Job Description
Position title: Housing Support Worker
Job type: Permanent parttime
Reporting to: Manager of Support Services
About us:
We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve atrisk youth experiencing homelessness aging out of care or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. We offer safe housing community and support to help youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter future.
Position Overview:
The Housing Support Worker plays a vital role in providing direct support and care to youth in our programs. This position ensures a safe supportive and resourceful environment for individuals facing housing instability. This position provides supports to youth in developing the skills necessary for independent living. The support staff member will act as a support for casual and case management staff assisting with crisis intervention and supporting residents in achieving stability and selfsufficiency. This position will work in a team environment utilizing a holistic approach to support each youths individual needs around mental health life skills community supports housing and other identified areas.
This position is permanent parttime for 15 to 22.5 hours per week and shifts are primarily on Saturdays and Sundays. The wage range for this position is $25.49 $29.55 per hour dependent on experience and related skills.
Education & Experience
- Possess a relevant bachelors degree such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care and have a minimum of 12 years experience working with vulnerable populations and atrisk youth. Other combinations of education experience and training may be considered
- At least two years of experience in housing support case management or social services
- Experience in crisis management and deescalation techniques
- Familiarity with local housing laws and social service resources
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software
- Training in traumainformed care or harm reduction strategies
- ASIST training
- NVCI training
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Food Safe certification
Working Conditions
- May be expected to operate out of any Threshold location across Greater Victoria with notice
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team
Special Requirements
- Able to provide uptodate Immunization records
- Must have a Criminal Record Review Check completed by and satisfactory to Threshold as well as sign Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement
If youd like to learn more about the positions responsibilities and required skills and abilities review the Housing Support Worker job description.
To Apply
If you would like to be a part of a progressive team that is passionate about making an impact please submit your resume and cover letter.
If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for this position or if you need any accommodation for applying to this posting please call us at or email us at: . We want to support all applicants during this process.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
