Transitional Housing Worker

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS)

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 43,000 - 44,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Equitable & Transparent Base Pay - Lif

Health Benefits Coverage

Staff training & development

Job summary

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) operates Vancouver's Housing program, offering 1-1 case management for diverse youth in Semi Independent Living homes. The role focuses on housing search, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, and liaison with social workers to secure safe, affordable housing.

The Transitional Housing Worker develops relationships with youth, provides life skills coaching, and leads group activities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

2-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or related field required.
Experience with youth aged 16–25 in residential settings (2 years) required.
Driver's License Class 5 required.
MANDT Certification required.
Basic First Aid required.

Responsibilities

Develops supportive relationships with youth and creates individualized service plans in consultation with youth participants.
Supports youth to attend school, work or volunteer activities and maintain program expectations.
Maintains accurate case notes and monitors youth progress and engagement.
Performs moving support, rent collection, and other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Education

2-year Diploma or better in Child and Youth Care or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care or related field

Tools

Driver's License Class 5

MANDT Certification

Basic First Aid

Job description

Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at hr@pcrs.ca. Personal information will be kept confidential.

Last Date To Apply

Open until Filled

About PCRS

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

About The Program

The Vancouver Housing program provides 1-1 case management and support diverse youth residing in our co-ed Semi Independent Living homes, and provides individualized housing supports to vulnerable youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Vancouver area, such as housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaising with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable housing.

Hours & Conditions of Work

Regular Full Time
35 hours weekly
Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 pm-6:00 am shifts
This position is part of the regional Youth Services team and may be called upon to support other programs and services in their day to day activities.

Position Summary

Wage Grid 13 ($30.86 to $32.18 per hour)

The Transitional Housing Worker will provide 1-1 case management and support diverse youth residing in our co-ed Semi Independent Living homes. Staff will provide one-on-one support, life skills and individualized goals as well as group activities such as house meetings and house clean.

This position involves developing relationships with youth as well as liaising with professionals such as social workers, school personnel, and community staff. The Workers provide housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaise with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable housing.

Responsibilities

Develops supportive and engaging relationships with youth, developing individualized service plans in consultation with youth participants
Assists youth in maintaining program expectations such as attending house meetings, maintaining house cleanliness, supporting participants to attend school, work or volunteer opportunities and maintaining connection with their other support workers
Maintains accurate case notes, monitoring youth progress, engagement and participation in the program
Performs other duties such as moving support, collection of rent, and other administrative tasks may be required.
Provides housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaise with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable housing
Provides housing and life skills supports to youth residing in our Semi-independent living homes program
Participates and engage in a collaborative and effective staff team
Communicates effectively with coworkers and staff, and participate in team efforts
Participates in professional development and training

Competencies & Knowledge

Sound understanding of tenant and landlord rights
Sound understanding of housing related documentation
A thorough knowledge of relevant government legislation
Ability to respond to crisis scenarios using agency protocols and ethics
Effective team collaboration skills
Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants
Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple, often conflicting priorities

What We Offer

Equitable & Transparent Base Pay - we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; additional paid time off for life events
Additional paid holidays (ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day)
Health Benefits Coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums - including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care
Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling
Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions
Flexible schedules and earned day off program
Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, JEDI and more