Housing Support Worker - Awake Overnight

Threshold Housing Society•Victoria, BC

2d•CA$27 - CA$31•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Support Worker position will be the primary overnight contact person for youth. The goal of the program is to provide housing and support for youth who are MCFD involved. The role of the overnight position is to support youth in a housing setting to settle, manage stressors and potential crisis while supporting to focus on individual goals for the following day. This position will work in a team environment utilizing a holistic approach to support each youth's individual needs around mental health, life skills, community supports, housing and other identified areas.

Requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree, such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth.
Emergency First Aid certificate
Food Safe Certificate
Immunization records, including TB testing
Criminal Record Check, completed Threshold
Agree and follow our policies and processes

Nice To Haves

Other combinations of education, experience and training may be considered
Experience facilitating programming is an asset
ASIST training and NVCI training is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide overnight support to youth in a housing setting.
Help youth settle, manage stressors, and potential crises.
Support youth in focusing on individual goals for the following day.
Work in a team environment utilizing a holistic approach.
Support individual needs around mental health, life skills, community supports, and housing.