Casual Support Staff

Threshold Housing Society•Victoria, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Casual Support Worker (CSW) at Threshold Housing Society would cover positions in the Threshold Housing shared houses as well as the Supported Recovery Program. The CSW is responsible for providing a caring, supportive presence within Threshold programs and houses. The CSW will provide support to youth, liaise with community service providers, ensure that youth service agreements are being honoured, and ensure that the house is secure and clean. This position is intended to cover shifts when full-time staff are off, which will include afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts, especially on weekends and stat holidays at multiple site locations around the Greater Victoria area. Working awake overnight shifts is a requirement for this position. Shifts will be offered in advance, when possible, with additional shifts offered on the day of.

Requirements

Possess a relevant bachelor degree such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care or relevant diplomas. Other combinations of education, experience and training will be considered.
Up-to-date Emergency 1st Aid certificate.
Able to provide up-to-date Immunization records, including TB testing, and Seasonal Flu shot.
Must have a Criminal Record Review Check completed by and satisfactory to Threshold.
Must sign Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement and Health & Safety Manual.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the recovery and addiction community.
Knowledge of SMART Recovery programming.
Experience facilitating programming.
ASIST training.
NVCI training.

Responsibilities

Providing a caring, supportive presence within Threshold programs and houses.
Providing support to youth.
Liaising with community service providers.
Ensuring that youth service agreements are being honoured.
Ensuring that the house is secure and clean.
Covering shifts when full-time staff are off, including afternoons, evenings, and overnights, especially on weekends and stat holidays.
Working awake overnight shifts.
Attending training regarding medication dispensing.