Position Summary The Support Worker provides a range of supports, serving homeless/at risk individuals, many of whom are living with mental illness, substance use and/or HIV. Using a strengths-based model, the Support Worker participates with tenants in the development and implementation of service plans, including: assessment; and monitoring in the areas of daily living, financial, vocational/educational, social supports, health, harm reduction, culture, recovery and leisure/recreational supports.

The Support

Worker works closely and collaboratively with other direct service staff, family and external service providers, advocating for access and rights as needed.

The Support

Worker also provides daily supports including medication administration, building security, crisis intervention, health and recreational groups and general problem solving.

Closing Date: Midnight September 21, 2026 Job: Support Worker, Foxglove Transitional Housing, Casual Hourly Range: $33.49 - $35.31 (BCGEU, Grid 34) Hours: Casual Work Site: 9810 Foxglove Drive Start Date: As soon as possible *A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

Foxglove Transitional Housing:



There we be 77 self-contained units for this portion of the Foxglove program. There will be staff on site twenty-four hours a day over three spate shifts. This space will have access to indigenous cultural liaisons who will create programing connected to culture and build relationships with participants.

There will be peer support specialist available seven days a week as well. The units will be populated from folks who live in the community and or have experienced homelessness and would benefit from support services. A Diploma in community social services or other relevant training Two (2) years of related experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Key Skills and Abilities - for supporting people receiving our services Ability to perform light housekeeping duties including preparing rooms for recent residents and general upkeep of the office space. Knowledge of Downtown East Side health and community services. Assists participants in maintaining a clean apartment, including encouraging independence and increasing skills, washing belongings and cleaning apartment, assisting with pest control, and liaising with home support, if applicable.

Completes shift duty list, as per program requirements. #

📌 Care Support Assistant - Temporary Casual (Surrey)
🏢 RAINCITY HOUSING
📍 Surrey