Title: Housing Support Worker Title: Housing Support Worker Reports to: Manager of Supportive Housing Compensation: $28.13-$30.55/hour + $3/hr night premium where applicable*
* and 9:00pm
- 5:00am, Saturday, Sunday, and every other Friday (72 hours bi-weekly)
- Applicable for Night Premium**
* 26-046
- HSW
- Camas Gardens
- 1:00pm-9:30pm, Sunday and Monday and every other Tuesday, and 3:00pm-11:30pm Friday and Saturday (72 hours bi-weekly) 26-049
- HSW
- Camas Gardens
- 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday, Saturday and every other Thursday; and 7:00am-3:30pm, Sunday and Monday (72 hours bi-weekly) 25-091
- HSW
- Waterview
- 11:00pm-7:30am, Wednesday to Saturday and every other Tuesday (72 hours bi-weekly)
- Applicable for Night Premium**
* 26-052
- HSW
- Waterview
- 11:00pm-7:30am, Sunday to Wednesday and every other Thursday (72 hours bi-weekly)
- Applicable for Night Premium**
* 26-059
- HSW
- Waterview
- 3:00pm
- 11:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday and every other Tuesday (72 hours bi-weekly) Casual Employment also available at any of our Supportive Housing sites (candidates that are open to night shifts and working at multiple sites will be given preference) Pacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable homes for almost 35 years. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to meeting the housing and support needs of our community. As such, we are committed to building our fast-growing team with a culture that supports our people and reinforces our core values of authenticity, leadership, respect, and social justice. Housing Support Workers function as part of a team to provide comprehensive on-going support services to the tenants in Pacifica's Supportive Housing programs.



Housing Support Workers are accountable for delivering programs and services to tenants to support their success as residents of Pacifica Housing, including: Delivering person-centered support services and programs following a "housing first" philosophy to tenants as part of a dedicated team; Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with Property Management; Supporting tenants through a PSR approach; Advocating on behalf of tenants with community agencies; Provides individualized, person-centered support to tenants, including: preparing, documenting, implementing, monitoring and evaluating personalized support plans with each tenant; assisting with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties; monitoring client mental health and substance use and determining when to provide additional support; encouraging and facilitating tenant participation in decision-making regarding housing and support policies and practices; providing life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care and personal self-management skills; assisting tenants in navigation of Ministry services; assisting tenants with financial management including coordinating with the Public Trustee, budgeting and ensuring rent and damage deposits are made; supervising and supporting tenant participation in the community volunteer program; liaising and actively planning with community resources including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams,



mental health and health care practitioners, police and emergency services; providing support for a wide variety of in office and off-site programming including life skills and recreational activities; attends appointments with tenants such as medical, psychiatric, counseling etc. (building specific); providing support to tenants experiencing health issues including end of life support; advocating for tenants who are experiencing oppression, stigmatization and/or discrimination within the community; providing transition support for tenants moving in or out of supportive housing providing direct assistance to tenants preparing for pest control (i.assisting with minor repairs and maintenance (such as light bulb changes), as required Performs administrative responsibilities, including: assisting the Manager with the development of protocols, policies, procedures and/or proposals; assisting in fundraising, public relations campaigns, workshops and special events participating in community meetings including coordinating individual case conferences Training and/or education in a related human/social service field is an asset Conflict resolution/crisis prevention training and experience is an asset Recent and related experience preferably in the non-profit housing sector or in a related social service field Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by substance use and mental health challenges, homelessness, and/or other barriers to stable housing Working knowledge of harm reduction and Housing First theory and practice Proficient in MS Office programs including Word, Outlook and Excel Food Safe Certification or equivalent is required Naloxone administration training is required. As Paci

📌 Housing Support Worker- Temporary Full Time (Canada)
🏢 Pacifica Housing
📍 Canada