Casual Tenant Support Worker (927 Main St. Vancouver)

Connective; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connective is seeking a compassionate individual to join their Transitional Housing program. This role entails providing casework and support to residents to enhance their quality of life and ensure the safe operation of the facility. Applicants must respond effectively in crisis situations and have an Emergency First Aid Certificate. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits are offered in a unionized environment.

Benefits

Benefits including health, wellness, and pension

Mental health supports including in-house counsellor

Access to On-Demand Pay

Qualifications

• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.
• Successful Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for residents.
• Assist residents in functioning independently, including daily life and behavior management.
• Collaborate with community service providers to implement support plans.

Skills

Crisis management

Community collaboration

Education

Emergency First Aid Certificate

Job description

Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

ROLE PURPOSE

This position will provide casework and support to residents of Connective’s programs to enhance their quality of life, ensure the safe operation of the facility, and maintain the goals of counseling and rehabilitative plans.

Our Transitional Housing program offers safe, secure housing and wraparound support to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It provides 24 / 7 support tailored to each resident's needs and goals.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS

• Shift Hours : Monday to Friday : 0800 - 1600; 1600 - 0000; 0000 - 0800

Saturday to Wednesday : 0700 - 1500; 1500 - 2300; 2300 - 0700

Thursday to Sunday : Thursday & Friday 0700 - 1500; 1500 - 2300; 2300 - 0700 and Saturday & Sunday 0800 - 1600; 1600 - 0000; 0000 - 0800

Casual employees must be available for at least 21 shifts per month, including seven overnight shifts. Full-time or full-time students are asked for 15 shifts per month, including five overnight shifts, with proof of employment or enrollment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Living Wage Employer
• Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice (2022 & 2023)
• High-Performance Culture Award (2023)
• Benefits including health, wellness, and pension
• Mental health supports including an in-house counsellor and Employee Assistance Program
• Access to On-Demand Pay
• Service hours porting for employees transitioning from CSSEA-member employers within the last 12 months

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for residents, including Personal Service Plans
• Develop short-term plans based on client needs with active resident and family participation
• Collaborate with staff, community service providers, government, and First Nations organizations to implement support plans aligned with harm reduction and Connective’s philosophies
• Assist residents in functioning independently, including daily life, social skills, and behavior management
• Recognize and manage emergency situations to minimize harm
• Maintain health and safety standards
• Oversee building safety and mitigate conflicts among residents and visitors
• Conduct regular property walk-throughs

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations
• Successful Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate

COMPENSATION

Unionized environment; starting wage $25.95 / hr plus 10.6% in lieu of vacation and benefits for casual positions. Wages increase after every 2,000 hours up to $29.76 / hr.

Important : Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and provide proof of eligibility.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We value diversity and encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities.

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