Support Worker - Community House

RGIT Australia; Powell River; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Community Services in Powell River, BC, seeks a Casual Community House Support Worker to help create a welcoming, safe space for individuals and families. You will assist with access to programs, nutritious food, and social connections while applying trauma‑informed and culturally safe practices.

You will support daily operations, enhance engagement, and collaborate with staff and volunteers to strengthen community belonging in a respectful, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and 1 year of related community services experience.
• Experience supporting individuals and families facing barriers.
• Knowledge of qathet region resources and referral processes.
• Group facilitation or family programming experience is an asset.
• Basic computer skills.
• Trauma-informed, harm reduction, or non-violent communication training preferred.
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment at the Community House.
• Assist with access to programs, information, nutritious food, and social connection.
• Support daily operations, engagement, and strengthen community belonging with compassionate care.
• Maintain records, attendance tracking, and program documentation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and customer‑serv

Active listening

Nutrition and family programming

Collaborative team player

Relationship-building / cultural sens

Community connection

Record keeping & documentation

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Powell River, British Columbia, Canada • CA$29.76 - CA$31.64

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 08 Sep 2026

Description

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. 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, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult 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.

The Position

The Community House Support Worker contributes to the welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment of Lift’s Community House. The role supports individuals and families by providing access to programs, information, nutritious food, and social connection. The Support Worker assists with daily operations, facilitates engagement, and strengthens community belonging through compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally safe interactions.

Overview

• Job status: Casual
• Job title: Support Worker - Community House
• Hours of Work: As needed
• Work site: Community House
• Date Posted: September 8, 2026
• Close Date: September 22, 2026
• Hourly wage: $29.76 per hour
• Reports to: Community Resources Manager

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one (1) year of recent related experience in community and family services
• Experience supporting individuals and families experiencing barriers to participation.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes in qathet region.
• Experience with group facilitation, family programming, or community kitchens considered an asset.
• Basic computer skills.
• Training in trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, or non-violent communication preferred.
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

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Skills and Assets

• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
• Active listening and communication skills
• Experience supporting nutrition and family programming, including basic food preparation, distribution, and wellness education
• Collaborative team player able to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Relationship-building skills grounded in respect, compassion, and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to foster community connection
• Strong organizational skills, including record keeping, attendance tracking, and documentation

Working Condition and Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily based at the Community House.
• The role involves periods of standing, light lifting, and basic facility upkeep.
• May occasionally involve outdoor programming, evening, or weekend work.
• Interactions may include individuals experiencing distress or sharing sensitive personal experiences; the ability to respond with calm, respect, and professionalism is essential.

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

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

Company Overview

Lift Community Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region. We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive. We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more.