Second Stage Housing Support Services Worker

Make a Difference with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island!

We have a permanent full-time opportunity for someone to join our second stage housing team providing a safe and supportive environment for women and their children who have experienced intimate partner violence. The Housing Support Services Worker works directly with program participants to provide essential support and coordinate services aimed at achieving the long-term goals of securing safe and affordable permanent housing.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offers:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Support for continuing professional development
• Group insurance and benefit plan, including medical & dental
• Employer matched pension plan
• Paid time-off and 14 stats including Easter Monday, Christmas Eve, and Boxing Day
• A socially responsible and inclusive culture in a successful community enterprise

Highlights:

• Follow program agreement and coordinate safety planning and case plans, keeping the long-term goal of securing safe and affordable permanent housing and economic empowerment in focus
• Set participant goals, connect to internal and external resources, and engage in meaningful community activities
• Utilize a strong knowledge of local supports and services
• Build partnerships with other service providers to ensure ease of access for participants
• Maintain a welcoming community space with regular drop-in hours for sharing resources, problem-solving, utilizing technology, and addressing barriers
• Engage with agencies to find and provide relevant funding, such as daycare and rental subsidies
• Maintain participant files in accordance with service standards
• Work collaboratively with property management to ensure a well-rounded resident experience, finding creative solutions to challenging resident situations
• Assist in organizing and running community events for residents, which may require after-hours commitments
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficiency, teamwork, and consistency throughout the Housing Support Services team
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Society policy
• Ensure programs comply with requirements of funding agreements specific to each building
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, committee meetings, and agency staff meetings
• Complete administrative reports (e.g., time sheets, payment requisitions) and maintain records regarding client goals and outcomes in accordance with SSVP and relevant stakeholder guidelines
• Perform other relevant duties as required

Our ideal Housing Support Worker will bring the following:

• Completion of a degree/diploma in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
• Previous experience working within a housing environment
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with vulnerable populations, including families

These Skills and Abilities will help you thrive:

• Communication skills: Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Crisis intervention skills with strong problem-solving, active listening, and needs assessment abilities.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle pressure and competing priorities

Additional Requirements

• A criminal record check including a Ministry of Justice Vulnerable Sector Clearance Letter is required prior to hiring

About Society of Saint Vincent de Paul:

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island has been supporting people in need on Vancouver Island since 1916. Focused on impacting the lives of people affected by poverty, the Society offers emergency relief services while maintaining a focus and commitment to addressing the root causes that contribute to poverty in our communities. Through a variety of programs, the Society provides support through affordable housing, a food pantry, home visit program, day program for persons with developmental disabilities and thrift stores providing clothing and household items to those in need, to name a few.

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, fair, equitable and diverse culture and look forward to welcoming applicants with their unique strengths to our team.