Transition House Support Worker

Job title: Transition House Support Worker

Company: Lil’wat Nation

Job description: Title: Transition House Support WorkerDepartment: Community Social ServicesStatus: Part-timePay Grid: Professional ($20.90 to $29.45 per hour ) + $3/hr shift premium when working nightsReporting to: Transition House SupervisorSummary of Duties:Reporting to the Transition House Supervisor, the Transition House Support Worker is responsible to provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services for First Nation community members.Key Deliverables and Expectations:

• Maintain general upkeep of the building and cleaning.

• Assisting residents with services within the self-contained Transition Home (ex. kitchen, laundry, assisting clients with caring their personal belongings into their room, unloading food delivery into the transition home, etc)

• Refer clients to other social services or assist them in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, daycare, schooling, counseling, etc.

• Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems

• Tracking clients’ behavioural changes and responses to interventions through daily charting

• Maintain contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients’ overall progress

• Transportation to and from appointments within and outside of the community

• Assist with the intake process and reports for new residents

• Participate in the development and implementation of safety plans

• Perform other related duties as requested.

Experience and Attributes:

• Completion of a college or university program in Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology or other social science or health-related discipline is an asset

• Previous work experience in a social service environment as a volunteer or in a support capacity may replace formal education requirements

• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, mediate, manage aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in the English language

• Ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams.

• Strong organizational & multi-tasking skills, meticulous attention to detail, and time management skills

• Must have knowledge of Lil’wat Nation and surrounding First Nations communities and their respective culture and protocols.

• Knowledge of systemic issues that may affect families facing domestic violence issues (ex. Lateral violence, trauma-informed lens, etc.)

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs an asset

• Current First Aid, Food Safe, and WHMIS an asset

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, that allows for day, evening & overnight work (shift premium of $3/hr for overnight shift.

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including lifting up to 25lbs.

• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

• Must possess a Valid Class 5 Driver’s license and have a clean Driver’s Abstract

Expected salary: $9 – 29.45 per hour

Location: Mount Currie, BC

Job date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:44:14 GMT

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