Join Beacon Community Services as the Housing Support Work for Individual(s), a crucial member of the support team at Mirrors Supportive Housing. This position is part of a pilot project between BC Housing and CLBC where you will provide direct support for young adults at Mirrors with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. With a caseload of 5 individuals, you will bring your experience working in a direct support role with vulnerable and marginalized groups to increase their independence and autonomy. If you have excellent interpersonal skills and extensive knowledge of addiction, mental health, homelessness and trauma-informed care,
Benefits Include Making a difference in people's lives every day.

Comprehensive extended health and dental

Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions

3 weeks paid vacation to start

Days/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday,9:00A.M. to 5:00P.M.
Position Type: full time, permanent
Application Closing Date: October 5, Monday
Interview Date: October 8, Thursday
Union: BCGEU Stand Alone
POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Manager of Mirrors St., the Mirrors Housing Support Worker for Individuals is a vital part of the team, providing individualized, person-centred support to CLBC designated Individuals participating in the Mirrors program. They will support CLBC-eligible Individuals to schedule and attend appointments, keep their suites clean, and access other resources. The Housing Support Worker for Individuals supports the development of daily life and living skills by working closely with CLBC Individuals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides individualized, person-centered support to CLBC eligible Individuals, including:
Precreate, document, implement, monitor and evaluate support plans with each eligible participant’s integrated community teams
Utilize harm reduction and strength-based interventions and approaches to support Individuals with goal planning, safeguarding and implementing behavioral support and safety planning.




Identify potential problems; troubleshoot with eligible Individuals and report any difficulties to Mirrors Housing Support Staff and community integrated teams
Collaborate with management, housing workers and other professionals regarding CLBC eligible participant needs and support
Monitor participant’s mental health and substance use and determining when to provide additional support
Recognize, analyze and respond to potential emergency situations in and around building
Encourage and facilitate participation in decision-making regarding housing, programming and supports
Create and maintain qualified relationships with CLBC eligible Individuals, community, and all service providers
Follow CLBC mandated principles of care to increase independence, autonomy and inclusion
liaise and actively plan with community resources including but not limited to; CLBC, Foundry workers, Integrated Case Management Teams, Umbrella HOPPS, health and health care practitioners, police and emergency services
Be familiar with, build and maintain positive relationships with appropriate community resources
Plan for and provide appropriate support for selected CLBC eligible Individuals
Track participant goals and outcomes using the CLBC required matrix
Participate in the reporting process by tracking statistics and outcomes of individuals and the program for the manager and CLBC reporting
Support CLBC eligible Individuals in attending appointments, including but not limited to medical, psychiatric, and counseling to encourage and build life skills
Coordinate referrals to essential services and programs for young adults
Communicate with the rest of the team to provide support and coverage when required
Remains a part of the larger framework of Mirrors Housing Staff




Perform other relevant job duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS Minimum 3 years' experience working with homelessness and marginalized groups of individuals in a direct support role
Minimum 2- years' experience with case management and individualized care
Experience working with people with complex needs including development disabilities, FASD, ADHD, Autism and concurrent disorders
Level 1 Occupational First Aid
Food Safe Certificate
Naloxone training
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Access to reliable transportation
Comfortable working in a pet friendly environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Skilled in the use of MS 365(Teams, Outlook, Word, etc.)

Ability to problem-solve and work both independently and as part of a team.

Ability to maintain strong judgment and professional attitude in demanding conditions.

Physical ability to lift 30lbs, navigate stairs, and be on feet for extended periods.

Ability to work in environments with substances and substance smoke.

Knowledge of addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty, and child and youth development.

Familiarity with psychosocial rehabilitation, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and client-centered practice.

Under standing of mental health needs and addictions, with knowledge of community resources.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us. Accordingly:
All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.
All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Vaccination is a requirement in some of our facilities. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.
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