Community Support Worker 24-011 (Casual)

Vancouver, BC $23.82-$26.03/hour

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? Are you someone with strong interpersonal skills and a heart for building relationships? At our organization, we are dedicated to serving and empowering individuals in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) community. We believe in showing the love of Jesus through intentional connections, compassionate support, and holistic care. Join our team and be a part of something meaningful. 

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our Outreach team as Community Support Workers. In this role, you'll have the chance to connect with and support men and women in the vibrant community surrounding our Hastings facility. Your duties will include offering referrals for housing, clothing, shelter, recovery, and other front desk services. You will frequently engage with clients in crisis situations, offering compassion and assistance. Collaborating with a supportive team will play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.

This is an AuxiliaryOn-Call position. This position has no set schedule, and flexibility for daytime, evenings, overnights, weekdays, and weekends is required. The starting hourly wage for this position ranges from $23.82 - $26.03. Hours worked between 10 pm – 6 am include a $3/hour shift premium. For a copy of the full job description, click here.

Who We Are

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care.  We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021.  A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. 

What You’ll Need

If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:

·         be legally entitled to work in Canada

·         be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values

·         agree with our Statement of Faith

·         be willing to provide, as a condition of employment, a current criminal record check, with vulnerable sector search, if you are the successful candidate.

·         possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and submit a current driver’s abstract.

 

How to Apply

If this position appeals to you, please submit your resume as soon as possible.  Click on the "Apply for this position" button on the left panel of this page or below.   This posting will remain open until October 7, 2024.  If you have questions about this posting, please contact Janelle Huinda, Partner, Talent Management, at jhuinda@ugm.ca.  We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially—but not only—interested in applications from Indigenous individuals.

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