Campbell River Housing Support Worker

Vancouver Island Mental Health Society; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company pension

Dental Care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

On-site parking

Job summary

Vancouver Island Mental Health Society is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist residents in a supportive housing program, focusing on safety, independence, and healthy living. The role includes residential support, maintenance, and janitorial duties within the building and program operations.

The HSW will provide information on housing guidelines, orient new tenants, and promote daily living activities while offering guidance and practical support to residents in a dynamic, community-based

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent related experience and community support worker diploma, or equivalent education and training.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR-C
• Valid Food Safe Level One Certification
• Naloxone Training
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training (non-violent crisis intervention/ managing hostile interactions) an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide program residents with information about housing and housing guidelines.
• Provide orientation for tenants moving into supportive housing.
• Promote positive resident choices about activities of daily living (cooking, cleaning, laundry) and support positive resident choices by providing guidance and assistance where appropriate.
• Encourage personal hygiene when appropriate, including providing instruction to residents on how to use on-site laundry facilities.
• Encourage and support residents and provide information, emotional, organizational and practical support.
• Provides safe, friendly encouragement to tenants; model communication skills, appropriate boundaries and healthy living choices.
• Assist tenants in completing paperwork as required, including housing applications.

Skills

Rapport building

Empathy

Harm reduction

Mental health knowledge

Addictions knowledge

Homelessness knowledge

Dynamic environment

Education

Community support worker diploma

Equivalent education and training

Job description

The Housing Support Worker (HSW) provides assistance and support to individuals experiencing a range of mental health and substance use issues in our supportive housing program. The HSW ensures the safety and security of the building while encouraging independence, responsibility, and the healthiest life style possible for program residents. Residential support, maintenance and janitorial duties are also part of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent related experience and community support worker diploma, or equivalent education and training.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR-C
• Valid Food Safe Level One Certification
• Naloxone Training
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training (non-violent crisis intervention/ managing hostile interactions) an asset

Skills

• Ability to develop rapport with marginalized individuals
• High level of empathy and compassion
• Knowledge of harm reduction approach
• Knowledge of mental health, addictions and homelessness
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental Care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Resident Support

• Provide program residents with information about housing and housing guidelines.
• Provide orientation for tenants moving into supportive housing.
• Promote positive resident choices about activities of daily living (cooking, cleaning, laundry) and support positive resident choices by providing guidance and assistance where appropriate.
• Encourage personal hygiene when appropriate, including providing instruction to residents on how to use on-site laundry facilities.
• Encourage and support residents and provide information, emotional, organizational and practical support..
• Provides safe, friendly encouragement to tenants; model communication skills, appropriate boundaries and healthy living choices.
• Assist tenants in completing paperwork as required, including housing applications.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Report any building maintenance issues
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, adhere to COVID safety protocols and ensure protocols are maintained.
• Clean and prepare pods for move-ins according to established room cleaning protocols;
• Re-stock facility supplies and notifies supervisor when purchases are necessary.
• Maintain security of the building by performing regular walk-throughs to check that doors and windows are secure.

Safety and Security

• Observe and report any changes in resident behavior.
• Investigate and manage disturbances according to VIMHS safety policies and procedures.
• Deal with resident emergencies in accordance to VIMHS safety protocols, and report to supervisors and/ or authorities as required.
• Request unwelcome visitors exit the building and/or obtaining appropriate services to assist.
• Document all breaches of residents policy and ensures appropriate parties are notified.

Monitoring/Evaluation/Record Keeping

• Complete intake and discharge procedures.
• Record observations to keep staff informed.
• Maintain inventory and submit supply requisition as required.
• Maintain filing and paperwork