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 hiring@efry.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.