Program Support Worker

The Street Worker's Advocacy Project is hiring a full-time Program Support Worker for our Raising Hope Program.  The days/hours of this position are Monday - Friday from 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.  The Raising Hope program provides housing and intensive supports for pregnant or early post partum women who struggle with addiction issues.  The program is delivered from a secure apartment building with a maximum capacity for 14 families. The program is staffed 24/7 with a minimum of 2 staff on each shift. The Program Support Worker provides supervision, mentoring and supports to program participants guided by the principles of trauma informed practice and harm reduction.  Duties may include providing one-on-one coaching and encouragement, assisting participants to develop parenting and life skills, providing transportation for participants as needed for medical appointments, activities and events, assisting participants in connecting with other community resources, and providing crisis support.  Previous experience working within a group home setting and/or working with families with similar challenges are assets.  The successful candidate will have general knowledge of problematic substance use, maternal mental health, infant and baby care, and those issues and factors which contribute to family and individual dysfunction.  The successful candidate will also have strong communication, relationship building, advocacy and conflict resolution skills.  A combination of education and experience will be considered.  A valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean driving abstract are required. Please specify which position you are applying for as we have several openings.