Overnight Support Worker – Substance Use Programs, Full Time (Sat – Mon)

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Overnight Residential Support Worker Status: Full Time
Program: Ellendale & Cradle, Surrey Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours/week (Line H) Hourly Rate: $21.20 – $24.68
Schedule: Saturdays, 7:30pm – 7:30am Posting #: 22-044
Sundays, 6:30pm – 6:30am Closing Date: December 18, 2022
Mondays, 10:00pm – 8:00am
Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

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 full time, Overnight Residential Support Worker for Ellendale & Cradle.
Located in Surrey, Ellendale and Cradle workers support women with substance use issues to live in a
communal full-time live-in structured stabilization and transitional living residence in Surrey. Support
workers are responsible for case planning, group facilitation, linkage with community resources,
transition planning, and the day to day running of the facility. The program has two streams comprised
of up to 10 women who may reside for 3-5 months; and 12 expectant and new mothers and babies who
may reside for up to eight months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model positive, healthy behaviours and build rapport with clients, supporting them as they practice

setting boundaries, effective communication skills, conflict resolution, and contribute a safe,
respectful environment.

• Monitor the program and clients to ensure a welcoming, safe, supportive environment that meets

all Community Care Licensing Standards.

• Document and maintain accurate records of client, program, and case planning activities.

• Facilitate bio-psycho-social activities and educational groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Social Services/Substance Use with an accredited educational institution.

• Minimum of one (1) experience providing groups and individual support within a bed-based

substance use program setting.

• Understanding of cultural safety and trauma-informed practice.

• Experience working in a licensed facility is an asset.

• 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).

• This position requires union membership.

EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly
encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non-traditional
educational backgrounds and field experience.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to hr@efry.com by no later than
December 18, 2022, with the subject line ORSW 22-044.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.