Support Worker - Supportive Housing/Shelter (Casual)

LIFT COMMUNITY SERVICES OF QATHET SOCIETY; Powell River; Presencial; CAD 40.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lift Community Services is seeking a Casual on-Call Support Worker to assist tenants and guests in a safe, inclusive living environment at qathet region housing sites. You will support daily living, promote independence, and collaborate with housing, maintenance, janitorial and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include responding to safety concerns, assisting during medical emergencies, and upholding confidentiality while balancing 12-hour day and night shift

Formación

• High school completion required.
• 1 Year Employment Experience.
• Knowledge of the Housing First model and harm reduction practices.
• Familiarity with mental health, addiction services, and community resources.
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check required.

Responsabilidades

• Support tenants and guests with daily living to encourage independence.
• Collaborate with housing, maintenance, janitorial, and kitchen staff to support operations.
• Communicate safety concerns and contribute to a respectful, team-based environment.
• Attend to emergencies and support crisis response as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication

Active Listening

Documentation

Confidentiality

Crisis Response

Teamwork

Cultural Safety

Educación

High school completion

Descripción del empleo

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

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 14 Oct 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 Support Worker contributes to a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment by supporting tenants and guests with daily living, encouraging independence, and promoting community connections. Working collaboratively with housing, maintenance, janitorial, and kitchen staff, the position collaborates with the team to provide direct tenant and guest support, communicates safety concerns, and contributes to a respectful, team-based environment.

Overview

• Job status: Casual on Call
• Hours of Work: As scheduled - (8am-8pm) and/or night shifts (8pm-8am)
• Work site: Supportive Housing or Shelter
• Date Posted: October 14, 2026
• Close Date: October 28, 2026
• Hourly wage: $29.76 - 31.64 per hour, plus applicable shift premiums
• Reports to: Housing Services Manager

Qualifications

• High school completion required
• 1 Year Employment Experience
• Knowledge of the Housing First model and harm reduction practices
• Familiarity with mental health, addiction services, and community resources
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check required

Skills

• Basic understanding of street culture
• Reliable, responsive, and supportive team member
• Demonstrates excellent communication and active listening skills
• Demonstrates concise and ethical documenting skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain client confidentiality
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency response protocol
• Ability to remain alert and perform tasks in a demanding environment
• Ability to remain calm and responsive during crisis incident response
• Contributes to a culturally safe environment

Working Condition and Physical Requirements

• 12-hour day and night shifts in a fast-paced supportive housing / shelter environment
• Attends to medical emergencies including overdoses, injuries, and mental health crises
• Regularly navigates stairs and uses industrial cleaning products and equipment
• Safely lifts up to 50lbs
• Collaborates as part of a team with high expectations for accountability, inclusivity, and respect

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.