Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: Day Shifts (8am-8pm) and Night Shifts (8pm-8am)

Salary Or Wage: $29.76 - $31.64 per hour plus applicable shift premiums

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

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 workplace
- 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 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

List of Duties

- The Support Worker contributes to a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment by supporting tenants 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 support, communicates safety concerns, and contributes to a respectful, team-based environment.
- Work site:Supportive Housing (Blackberry Creek)
- Reports to Housing Services Manager

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📌 Support Worker – Supportive Housing (Full-Time) (Powell River)
🏢 Powell River Educational Services Society
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