Intake Support Worker

3 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Full time

The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the Urban Aboriginal community with a mandate to provide programs and services that will contribute to the cultural, educational, social, economic, and recreational development of Urban Aboriginal people. The Society manages twenty-three programs and services through three locations in Vancouver. The Friendship Centre at 1607 East Hastings is a community-led organization creating meaningful change for the Urban Aboriginal Population that we serve. VAFCS is currently seeking an individual connected with Indigenous community, highly organized, and self-motivated to work with us

**Position Summary**

Support Reaching Home Programs that are run from the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre. Assist other programs at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre that support Reaching Home Clients. Be available to the 201 and 1660 Shelters to support Clients accessing these services.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:
Understand the purpose and function of all 5 Reaching Home Programs and how they operate in collaboration with other programs at the Centre
- Housing Service Coordinator
- Housing Service Outreach Worker
- Client Support Worker
- Cultural Coordinator
- Client Support Coordinator

Support the Reaching Home Program with any tasks that allow Client Workers and Coordinators to focus on serving Clients

Provide initial intake support for Reaching Home Programs as required by Workers and Coordinators

Assist other programs in the Centre that serve the Clients in the 201 Central or 1607 Shelters

Assist the Elders Program Support on behalf of the Reaching Home Programs

Fill in as Reception and Front Desk as needed on behalf of the Reaching Home Programs

Assist programs and activities that reduce isolation for Elders in community

**Education and Experience**:
High school graduation plus college course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Prior work with the Indigenous Community

Understanding of programs and services at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre and in Metro Vancouver

Demonstrated computer skills such MS Office Suite preferred

Exposure to principles of evidence-based practice, client centered and harm reduction methods

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassion with people

**Salary**: From $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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