Transitional Housing Worker (6-Month Term)

Job summary

The Transitional Housing Worker provides one-on-one support, life skills coaching, and goal setting for youth in a residential setting. They also facilitate housing searches, landlord mediation, and coordinate with social workers to ensure successful transitions to independent living.

Job details

Wage Grid 13 Last Date to Apply: October 22, 2026 About the Program The 1.1.2. is a transitional housing initiative for young adults ages 18–24 in Surrey, operating a 30‑bed residence with 24‑hour staffing and support. Residents live in a substance‑free environment and receive individualized, one‑to‑one support focused on building life skills, setting goals, and participating in structured group activities that promote stability and independence. As youth prepare to transition, The 1.1.2. provides housing search and transition planning, moving assistance, landlord advocacy and mediation, and coordination with social workers and other systems partners to support successful moves into safe, stable, and affordable independent housing. Hours & Conditions of Work * Term Full Time * Term Length: 6 Months, November 2026 to May 2027 * Work Hours - 37.5 hours weekly - Rotating AM/PM schedule, Sunday - Thursday/Tuesday - Saturday * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Position Summary The Transitional Housing Worker will provide one-on-one support, life skills and individualized goals as well as group activities such as meetings and unit checks. This position involves developing relationships with youth as well as liaising with professionals such as social workers, school personnel, and community staff. The Workers provide housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaise with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable independent housing. Successful applicants will bring their passion for youth work, experience in housing, and knowledge of supporting diverse youth from many cultural backgrounds. Responsibilities * Develops supportive and engaging relationships with youth, developing individualized service plans in consultation with youth participants * Assists youth in maintaining program expectations such as attending house meetings, maintaining house cleanliness, supporting participants to attend school, work or volunteer opportunities and maintaining connection with their other support workers * Maintains accurate case notes, monitoring youth progress, engagement and participation in the program * Provides housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaise with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable housing * Provides housing and life skills supports to youth residing in our Semi-independent living homes program * Participates and engage in a collaborative and effective staff team * Communicates effectively with coworkers and staff, and participate in team efforts * Participates in professional development and training Competencies & Knowledge * Ability to respond to crisis scenarios using agency protocols and ethics * Effective team collaboration skills * Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants * Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills * Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple, often conflicting priorities

What you’ll do

The Transitional Housing Worker provides one-on-one support, life skills coaching, and goal setting for youth in a residential setting. They also facilitate housing searches, landlord mediation, and coordinate with social workers to ensure successful transitions to independent living.

Requirements

Successful candidates should have experience in youth work, housing support, and knowledge of working with diverse cultural backgrounds. The role requires the ability to handle crisis scenarios, maintain accurate case notes, and work effectively within a collaborative team.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Youth work
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Life skills coaching
• Housing search support
• Landlord advocacy
• Mediation
• Individualized service planning
• Interpersonal communication
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Culturally inclusive practice
• Documentation
• Conflict resolution
• Lifting Ability
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Goal Setting
• Medical Records
• Cleanliness
• Communication
• Life Skills Development
• Time Management
• Transitional Care
• Coordinating
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Year 6 Teacher
• Case Worker
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers

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