Youth-Focused Housing Support Specialist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive extended health and dent

Municipal Pension Plan with employer

3 weeks paid vacation to start

Job summary

Beacon Community Services invites applications for a Housing Support Worker for Individuals within the Mirrors program. You will provide direct, person-centered support to CLBC-designated individuals, assisting with appointments, daily living skills, and access to resources.

This role contributes to independence, autonomy, and inclusion through collaborative planning with community resources. The position emphasizes harm-reduction, trauma-informed care, and strong teamwork, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience working with homelessness and marginalized groups in a direct support role.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with case management and individualized care.
• Experience with complex needs including developmental disabilities, FASD, ADHD, Autism and concurrent disorders.
• First aid and safety training as listed in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-centered support to CLBC-eligible Individuals.
• Precreate and monitor support plans with integrated teams.
• Use harm reduction and strength-based approaches for goal planning and safety.
• Identify problems and coordinate with Mirrors staff and community teams.
• Monitor mental health and substance use; provide additional support as needed.
• Plan with community resources like CLBC, Foundry, and health services.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

MS 365

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Crisis intervention

Education

Level 1 Occupational First Aid

Food Safe Certificate

Naloxone training

Class 5 driver’s license

Access to reliable transportation

Job description

Beacon Community Services invites applications for a Housing Support Worker for Individuals within the Mirrors program. You will provide direct, person-centered support to CLBC-designated individuals, assisting with appointments, daily living skills, and access to resources.

This role contributes to independence, autonomy, and inclusion through collaborative planning with community resources. The position emphasizes harm-reduction, trauma-informed care, and strong teamwork, with a focus on