Community Support Worker – The Grove
Chilliwack, BC | Full-Time & Casual Opportunities
$26.52 per hour

Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Community Support Workers to join our team at The Grove Older Adults Shelter.

As a Community Support Worker, you'll help create a safe, welcoming, and hope-filled environment for older adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll build meaningful relationships, respond to participant needs, support day-to-day shelter operations, and help connect individuals with appropriate community services.

If you're passionate about walking alongside vulnerable individuals with dignity, respect, and compassion, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Build positive, respectful relationships with participants through trauma-informed engagement

Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming shelter environment

Monitor participant wellbeing and respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies

De-escalate conflict while maintaining professional boundaries

Complete incident reports and communicate effectively with team members

Administer First Aid and contact emergency services when required

Perform regular cleaning and sanitation throughout the shelter

Support participants by providing encouragement,



information, and referrals to community services

What You'll Bring

Certificate or diploma in a social services field or equivalent related experience

Understanding of homelessness, addiction, mental health, and trauma-informed care

Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in crisis situations

First Aid, Food Protected, Naloxone, and WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain)

A compassionate, respectful, and hopeful approach to supporting others

Compensation & Benefits

$26.52 per hour

Employer-paid extended health benefits (for eligible employees)

RRSP matching program (for eligible employees)

Education and training opportunities

Why Join Us?
At Ruth & Naomi's Mission, every interaction is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. As a Community Support Worker at The Grove, you'll help provide safety, dignity, and hope to older adults experiencing homelessness while working alongside a supportive and mission-driven team.

Schedule

Full-Time and Casual opportunities available

Morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts available

Seven-day-a-week operation, including weekends and holidays

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📌 Community Support Worker - The Grove (British Columbia)
🏢 Ruth & Naomi's Mission
📍 British Columbia