Housing Support Worker

Jobless; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 430,000 - 431,000; Part time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Child & Youth Care required.
• 1–2 years' experience with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth are preferred.
• Experience facilitating programming is an asset.
• ASIST and NVCI training are assets.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary overnight contact for youth.
• Support housing and stability in a wraparound care approach.
• Assist youth with mental health, life skills, and community supports.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and implement programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Child & Youth Care

Experience facilitating programming

ASIST training

NVCI training

Job description

Position title

Housing Support Worker

Job types

Permanent, part-time

Reporting to

Manager of Support Services

About us

We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk 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 position will be the primary overnight contact person for youth. The goal of the program is to provide housing and support for youth who are MCFD involved. The role of the overnight position is to support youth in a housing setting to settle, manage stressors and potential crisis while supporting to focus on individual goals for the following day. This position will work in a team environment utilizing a holistic approach to support each youth's individual needs around mental health, life skills, community supports, housing and other identified areas.

Shifts Available

Permanent, part-time, working Friday, Sunday, and Monday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, 22.5 hours per week.

The hourly wage is $26.74-$31.00 per hour dependent on experience and related skills. The successful candidate can expect to enter the organization no higher than the midpoint of the compensation range.

Education & Experience

• A relevant bachelor's degree, such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth. Other combinations of education, experience and training may be considered
• Experience facilitating programming is an asset
• ASIST training and NVCI training is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Based on operational needs, this role may temporarily be assigned to another location to ensure appropriate program coverage. For long-term location changes, the Society will provide appropriate notice to relocate to a different Society location for operational needs
• Threshold will provide a yearly training and professional development allowance
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team

Special Requirements

• Emergency First Aid certificate
• Food Safe Certificate
• Immunization records, including TB testing
• Criminal Record Check, completed Threshold
• Agree and follow our policies and processes

This position will remain open until September 4, 2026.

Threshold Housing Society believes that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and stride to remove barriers wherever possible. If you are contacted regarding an opportunity and require accommodation at any stage, please reach out to [e-mail] for support.