Support Worker - Community House

Powell River - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lift Community Servicesis working with all levels of government toeliminate poverty in the qathet Regional District and coordinate an end to the toxic drug health emergency. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting from a harm-reduction approach while serving patrons. Our vision is a welcoming inclusive and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift we believe a thriving sustainable community comes from a collaborative equitable future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services supportive housing and homeless outreach temporary shelter services literacy programs and outreach immigrant servicesadult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning poverty reduction planning and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. Lift operates many resource centres in our community including the local Work BC Centre and the Community House (home to the Community Resource Centre and Family Place).

Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

The Position

Under the direction of the Community House Coordinator this casual Support Worker position helps deliver services for the Community House. The Support Worker assists with advocacy and referrals helps to coordinate in-house programs and assists with the day-to-day operations of the facility. The Support Worker also helps document patron and program activity and participates in team project planning and vision meetings.

Overview

Hours:casual on-call
Days of Work:ranging from Monday to Friday
Hourly Wage:$23.15
Work Site:Community House
Start Date:ASAP
Closing Date:September 11 2025
QuestionsContact: Jessica Colasanto at

Key Tasks and Competencies

Make appointments for Legal Aid income tax and other services on site
Share information of other community services and programs
Providesupport for patrons including but not limited to:
- Offering check-ins to evaluate thepatrons wellbeing
- Problemsolve with patrons to assist overcoming challenges
- Referpatrons to other services as required
Help plan and supportspecial events at the Centre
Receive patrons offer tours to describe available services; foster a welcoming and comfortable environment
Oversee laundry and computer usage and other patron resources
Perform daily/routine maintenance and janitorial duties to ensure clean premises asrequired
Perform such other functionsreasonably related to the above

Qualifications and Lived Experience

Basic understanding of street culture
Ethically aligned with Harm-Reduction practices
Reliable responsive and supportive team member
Demonstrates excellent communication and active listening skills
Ability to handle sensitive information andmaintain confidentiality

Education and Training

Related diploma or degree preferred orminimum Grade 12 plus two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Current First Aidand Naloxone Training will be refreshed/provided as needed
Internet literacy and knowledge ability to easily navigate online platforms
Familiar with Legal Aid services relevant community partners and services and other services such as duty counsel
Understand the needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders
Systems-based knowledge: navigating criminal justice and social servicesreferrals and connections to other service providers working and communicating across services/teams
Is familiar with common health issues and knows when a health issue is an emergency

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work independently organize work and practice self-care
Demonstrated ability to understand andmaintain established professional boundaries
Ability to remain calm and responsive during crisis incident response including occasional toxic drug poisonings
Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback
Contribute to a culturally safe environment
Ability to be on your feet for much of the day
Ability to lift and carry up to 20lbs
Requires Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check clearance.

We appreciate all applications however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As an inclusive employer we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of theTlaamin People. We honour the land the Tlaamin People and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.