Senior Support Worker (FT) - Mazarine #23-023

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JOB POSTING

Job Title: Senior Support Worker Status: Full Time
Program: Mazarine Lodge, New Westminster (Queensborough)
Hourly Rate: $25.71 – $29.51
Job Posting #: 23-023 (Line E2)
Closing Date: June 3, 2023
Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Wednesday-Thursday: 7:30am-5:00pm Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm Saturday, 7:45am-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 Full Time, Senior Worker for Mazarine Lodge.Located in Queensborough, New Westminster, Mazarine Lodge is a 44-unit transitional housing program for high needs women. 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. The Senior Worker will provide support to the Program Supervisor including reporting, petty cash, monitoring of the facility, client admissions and discharges, and supporting staff team, in addition to front line duties of a Shelter Support Worker. As a Senior Worker you will support clients in achieving and maintaining their goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the overall functioning of Mazarine Lodge including ensuring organizational goals, requirements and accreditation standards are being met.
• Assisting the Program Supervisor to ensure program deliverables are achieved.
• Provide direct supervision of staff, including coaching and feedback.
• 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. Provides case management and 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:

• Degree or Diploma in related field plus five (5) years recent experience as a front-line worker or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year supervisory experience.
• Must have knowledge of homelessness, women’s mental health issues, substance use and addiction issues, community resources and issues related to poverty.
• Good working knowledge of legislation and policies related to Social Assistance & Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of women with complex needs and the government services they interact with.
• Understanding of crisis management, risk assessment, overdose response, trauma, gender- informed practice, and case management.
• Proficient in MS word, excel, outlook and data entry.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• 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).

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 June 3, 2023, with the subject line Senior Worker 23-023.

View all vacancies at www.efry.com/careers/

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.71-$29.51 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year of supervising/management experience?
• Do you have working experience dealing with vulnerable woman who suffer from homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and addictions?
• Do you have case management experience?

Experience:

• front line worker: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-03