NHP Building Services Worker (Casual)

Hogan's Alley Society • Vancouver, BC

13h • CA$28 - CA$28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Services Worker, reporting to the Building Manager, is responsible for washing and cleaning floors and carpets, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and room doors in common areas, cleaning stairwells, disposing of refuge, cleaning windows, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures. The Building Services Worker is regularly exposed to and in direct contact with dust, dirt, fumes, cleaning and other chemicals, germs and human waste. The Building Services Worker maintains the cleanliness of the grounds, may be required to clean vacant rooms; and reports any damage and/or problems in the building to the Building Management team.

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge about mental health diagnosis, medications, treatment and support resources.
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities and health resources.
• Understanding of the ongoing impact of colonialism and the residential school system.
• Have a clear understanding of Black history in Canada, and experience working with immigrants and refugees.
• Have an understanding and analysis of the impacts of anti-Blackness and anti-Indigeneity.
• Have knowledge of the legacies of so-called urban renewal, residential displacement, and the attempted erasure of the people of African Descent in Metro Vancouver from Vancouver’s historical narrative.
• Basic sound knowledge of relevant physical health issues (e.g. HIV and Hepatitis C), including diagnosis, treatment, and support resources.
• Create and construct effective relationships with the neighbourhood and the community to ensure the program is maximally integrated into the community.
• Knowledge of the housing continuum, including market, subsidized, and supported housing systems, including different program models.
• Must demonstrate clear, direct, and sensitive verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of systems theory, strategy development, counselling, advocacy, community networking and life skills development.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with community resources and within a team setting.
• Minimum one year experience working in a related position and with people affected by trauma and who may also struggle with substance use and or mental wellness. The equivalent combination of relevant experience and applicable skill-based training may be considered.
• WHMIS certificate is required
• Must complete an acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Search report.
• Must hold a current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience is invaluable, as is living in the community in which you work.
• A current Crisis Prevention Institute certificate or Nonviolent crisis intervention training is an asset.
• Mental Health First Aid is an asset but not required.
• Harm reduction and Naloxone training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the building and grounds
• Responsible for ordering and storing all cleaning supplies and equipment
• Report any building damage or problems to the maintenance coordinator and building manager
• Work closely with the Maintenance coordinator to ensure the state of the building contributes the positive wellbeing of residents and is in alignment with HAS values and mandate
• Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other service providers involved in the care and support of the residents, including other HAS Housing workers/programs, mental health professionals, substance use services, workers from government ministries, community outreach workers and health care providers
• Actively participate in building a skilled, cohesive, collaborative staff team, including demonstrating commitment to organization and building policies; resolving conflict and negativity as they arise; assisting in orientating, training and mentoring to all staff, including relief/casual staff
• Administer basic first aid and/or CPR
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed