Full-time Temporary Entry Level Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

The Support

Worker provides front-line, direct support to shelter clients by assisting with daily living activities, responding to immediate needs, and promoting safety, dignity, and inclusion. Working collaboratively with Lift staff, the role contributes to a respectful, team-based setting by sharing information, supporting harm-reduction practices, and communicating safety concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. Temporary, Full-Time (4+-months)



Hours of Work: Saturday - Wednesday (12pm - 8pm) Hourly wage: $29.76 – $31.64 per hour *plus applicable shift premiums Reports to: Housing Services Manager 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 12-hour night shifts in a temporary shelter environment ~ Attends to medical emergencies including overdoses, injuries, and mental health crises ~ Lift Community Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region.

We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive.

We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more.

📌 Care Support Assistant - TEMP Full Time Nights (Powell River)
🏢 Lift Community Services of qathet Society
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