Part Time Housing Support Worker

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Housing Support Worker Status: Part Time Program: Legacy Manor Start Date: ASAP Location: Abbotsford Hourly Rate: $25-$26 Hours: 29.50 hours/week (Line E1) Posting #: 26-LM-040 Additional 3hrs every 2nd Wednesday Closing Date: Open Until Filled Schedule: Wednesdays, 13:00pm-16:00pm Thursdays, 07:30am-15:30pm Fridays,7:30am-15:30pm Saturdays, 07:45am-7:45pm

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,
girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the
cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting for a Part Time, Housing Support Worker for Legacy Manor. Located in Abbotsford,
Legacy Manor is a 37-unit supported housing program for women seeking an abstinence focused
environment. Support workers provide awake management of the site and ensure the wellbeing of
residents. A planned meal service offers two meals (breakfast and dinner) daily. Women live
independently and have access to staff for support and case planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

~ Maintains a warm, safe supportive atmosphere through engaging with housing participants and

building rapport and goodwill while overseeing day to day activities of the program.

• Conducts scheduled interviews, and participant registration for housing units.
• Provides participants with day-to-day support as needed through a harm reduction lens and

conducts ongoing monthly client meetings to review their plans and goals for themselves and
provide case management as needed. Where necessary, identifies participant challenges and
develops intervention plans.

• Maintains daily records of operations and client interaction, as necessary.
• Performs light housekeeping duties ensuring a safe, clean hygienic environment for all.

QUALIFICATIONS:

~ A Diploma in related field plus one (1) year recent experience in a similar environment or equivalent

combination of education and experience.

• Substance use and mental health experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of women with complex needs and the government services they

interact with.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Understanding of crisis management, risk assessment, trauma, and gender-informed practice, and

case management.

• Proficient in MS word, excel, outlook and data entry.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record, an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Food Safe Level 1.
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
• Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.
• Doctor’s Note of fitness required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).

Benefits:
• Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

EFry is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all those participating in
the organization are valued for their differences. We encourage and welcome applications from all
qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, racialized communities,
indigenous communities, diverse sexual and gender identities, various religious backgrounds, women,
and those with disabilities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is
inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to View email address on canada.jobradars.com with the subject line

HSW 26-LM-040.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.