Housing Support Facilitator – Housing Hub

Regular Full-time (35 hours/week) (Grid 13)

PCRS is a long-standing, award-winning not-for-profit that serves the most vulnerable people in the Province of B.C. We believe that helping the most marginalized individuals and families will raise the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our vision is to see everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities, and our mission is to inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration. We value advocacy, diversity and inclusion, empowerment, service excellence, stewardship, and well-being. We have been recognized for placing a high value on work-life balance. Our Employee Family Assistance Program has a full preventative health program including nutrition awareness, stress reduction, and tools to assist our staff with maintaining a work-life balance. We take care of our people who take care of the people we serve.

Position Summary:

The Housing Support Facilitator is a member of the Chilliwack Housing Hub team and is responsible for the direct care of participants placed in supportive housing tenancies. The Housing Hub team works with landlords and property owners/managers to provide individuals with market rental units who may have difficulty securing access to safe, affordable, and secure Housing on their own.

The Housing Support Facilitator understands the housing situation in Chilliwack and the specific service providers involved in providing housing support to individuals at risk. The Housing Support Facilitator has expertise in community outreach and life-skills training and conducts weekly home visits with their participants to help them stabilize their Housing, work on their personal goals, and connect them to wrap around supports in the community.

Primary Duties:

• Maintain a Safe and Supportive Environment and Provide a High Standard of Basic Care
• Assist in the completion of the Intake Process for Individuals Interested in the Program
• Assist Participants with Accessing Housing through Market Rental Units
• Provide Participants Personal Support through Weekly Home Visits, Developing Life Skills, Connecting to Wrap-Around Community Supports, and Addressing any Issues Related to Their Housing
• Contribute to Housing Hub-Team Performance
• Performance of Duties in Accordance With Accepted Standards of Practice

Academic and Job Experience Required:

B.A. in a related field plus one-year related experience, a two-year diploma in a related field plus two years’ experience, or a combination of related work experience/education with at-risk individuals.

Basic Requirements:

• Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector
• Driver’s license with business insurance use
• Use of own vehicle required. Paid mileage.
• Driver’s Abstract
• Sound judgement, effective interpersonal skills, excels in team environments
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written
• Current standard first aid certificate

Desired Requirements:

• Previous residential experience
• Sexual abuse training
• Substance Use Training
• Motivational Interviewing Training
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and strengths-based approaches to participant support
• Other skills/certification in recreation, arts, or maintenance

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Graham McMahon, Supervisor, Housing Hub Program

Jodi Higgs, Manager, Chilliwack Health and Housing Centre

“PCRS fosters an environment that ensures a sense of belonging, dignity, and respect. We welcome applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and all abilities.”