Sechelt - Community Worker (Fri-tue Nights)

3 weeks ago

Sechelt, Canada RainCity Housing and Support Society Full time

RainCity Housing wishes to acknowledge that we operate programs on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, q̓íc̓əy̓, qiqéyt, qʼʷa: n̓ƛʼən̓, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ, səl̓ílwətaʔɬ, SEMYOME, shíshálh, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, ˈstɔːloʊ and Xʷməθkwəy̓əm Nations.

About Us - A home for every person
RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.

You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

**Benefits**:

- 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
- 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
- Employer-paid benefits for regular Part-time and Full-time employees
- Unlimited Physiotherapy and $1,000/year coverage for Massage
- Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies

Position Summary
The Community Worker provides emergency shelter and support to homeless members of the community. Many may have mental health issues and /or substance use issues and may or may not be accessing social supports Shelter services include: a bed, food, assistance with basic First Aid and generally supporting residents who are dealing with complex bio-psycho-social issues. The CW is also responsible for the daily operations of the shelter including cleaning of the shelter space, showers, washrooms, and offices; laundry, food service, preparing bedding space and maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and residents. The CW will coordinate shelter intakes and will maintain communication between shifts in regard to people’s housing plans. The mínimal barrier nature of the shelter requires flexibility and excellent engagement skills. The CW actively participates in building a skilled, cohesive, collaborative staff team, including demonstrating commitment to program principles; resolving conflict and negativity as they arise; assisting in orienting, training and mentoring of all staff, including casuals and peer supports. The Community Worker must be available for work during their meal period.
Job Competition # job2023.287

**Closing Date**: Midnight, November 17, 2023

**Job**: Community Worker, Sechelt Shelter, Permanent, Full-time, 1.0 FTE

**Salary Range**: $30.64 - $32.31 (BCGEU, Grid 34) *

**Hours**: 75 hours bi-weekly

**Schedule**: Friday - Tuesday 11:00pm - 7:00am. At present, includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

**Work Site**: 5653 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt, BC

**Start Date**: As soon as possible
- In addition, you will be paid a shift premium of $2.50 per hour for the entirety of each night shift worked. “Night shift” means any shift in which the major portion occurs between 12:00 midnight and 8:00 AM.

Program Summary
To decrease barriers to access, RainCity Housing policy is to accept couples, dogs, shopping carts/possessions. Our teams work within an anti-oppression framework that welcomes people back inside with dignity and a genuine curiosity about who they are. Excellent facilitation/engagement skills, creativity, and a strong analysis of the impacts of poverty and marginalization are required. We view these shelters as an opportunity to promote dignity, social justice, and increased citizenship for members of our community who come from a wide variety of backgrounds but who currently do not have a place to call home.
QUALIFICATIONS
Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

- A Diploma in community social services or other relevant training
- Two (2) years of related experience with emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Key Skills and Abilities - for supporting people receiving our services
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships
- Identify and work to increase people’s strengths
- Work with people using hope-inducing strategies
- Informally teach harm reduction, life skills
- Implement client-centred service plans
- Respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour's context and function
- Knowledge of the integrated concurrent disorders recovery model for working with chronically homeless individuals.
- Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, med

  • Cosmetics Assistant

    7 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada Pharmasave Sechelt Full time

    **Neighbourly Pharmacy** is looking for a temporary Part-time or Full-time **Cosmetic Assistant to join our Sechelt, BC** location at **Pharmasave**. **Pharmasave Sechelt **has been serving the community for several years. **Pharmasave Sechelt **offers an incredible assortment of products that include health and beauty, vitamins, minerals, and supplements,...

  • Sechelt Shelter

    4 weeks ago

    Sechelt, Canada RainCity Housing and Support Society Full time

    RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, qʼʷa: n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh...

  • Parks Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Sechelt, Canada District of Sechelt Full time

    **District of Sechelt**: **Parks Worker**: **Competition # 2024-11** **Temporary, Full-Time** **Nature of the Position** The District of Sechelt is seeking a temporary, full-time Parks Worker to join the Parks team for the spring/summer season. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student or anyone looking for active, outdoor work this summer. Under the...

  • Parks Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Sechelt, Canada District of Sechelt Full time

    District of SecheltParks Worker Competition # Temporary, Full-Time Nature of the PositionThe District of Sechelt is seeking a temporary, full-time Parks Worker to join the Parks team for the spring/summer season. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student or anyone looking for active, outdoor work this summer.Under the general direction of the Parks...

  • Sechelt Shelter

    5 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada RainCity Housing and Support Society Full time

    RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, qʼʷa: n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh...

  • Parks Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Sechelt, Canada The District of Sechelt Full time

    DISTRICT OF SECHELT Competition No. 2024-11 Parks Worker Nature of the Position The District of Sechelt is seeking a temporary, full-time Parks Worker to join the Parks team for the spring/summer season. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student or anyone looking for active, outdoor work this summer. Under the general direction of the Parks Foreman,...

  • Manager of Community Services

    5 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada District of Sechelt Full time

    **District of Sechelt**: **Manager of Community Services**: **Competition No. 2023-13** **Nature of the Position** The District of Sechelt is looking for a dedicated, passionate, and skilled applicant for the newly created position of Manager of Community Services. Under the direction of the Director of Corporate and Community Services, the Manager will be...

  • Manager of Community Services

    5 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada The District of Sechelt Full time

    DISTRICT OF SECHELT Competition No. 2023-13 Nature of the Position The District of Sechelt is looking for a dedicated, passionate, and skilled applicant for the newly created position of Manager of Community Services. Under the direction of the Director of Corporate and Community Services, the Manager will be responsible for the leadership of the...

  • Protection & Control Communication Technologist - Sechelt (CPC Technologist)

    6 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada BC Hydro Full time

    A workplace powered by youAt BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and needpeople like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a...

  • Protection & Control Communication Technologist - Sechelt (CPC Technologist)

    6 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada BC Hydro Full time

    A workplace powered by youAt BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and needpeople like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a...

  • Protection & Control Communication Technologist - Sechelt (CPC Technologist)

    6 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada BC Hydro Full time

    A workplace powered by youAt BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and needpeople like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a...

  • Protection & Control Communication Technologist - Sechelt (CPC Technologist)

    6 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada BC Hydro Full time €55

    A workplace powered by youAt BC Hydro, we're working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and needpeople like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a...

  • Protection & Control Communication Technologist - Sechelt (CPC Technologist)

    6 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada BC Hydro Full time

    A workplace powered by youAt BC Hydro, we're working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and needpeople like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a...

  • Sechelt Nation Government District Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sechelt, Canada shíshálh Nation Full time

    **The Position** Under the general direction of the IGS Divisional Manager, the SNGD Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and control of the activities and business affairs of the Sechelt Nation Government District. You will direct the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Chief and Council for the...

  • Arts and Culture Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada District of Sechelt Full time

    **District of Sechelt**: **Arts and Culture Coordinator**: **Competition No. 2023-24** **Regular, Part-Time (.75 FTE)** **Nature of the Position** Reporting to the Manager of Community Services, the Arts and Culture Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing programs, initiatives, and events related to arts and culture and administration of...

  • Sechelt Nation Government District Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Sechelt, Canada shíshálh Nation Full time

    The PositionUnder the general direction of the IGS Divisional Manager, the SNGD Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination and control of the activities and business affairs of the Sechelt Nation Government District. You will direct the preparation of plans and programs to be submitted to the Chief and Council for the construction,...

  • Bylaw Enforcement Officer I

    1 week ago

    Sechelt, Canada District of Sechelt Full time

    **District of Sechelt**: **Bylaw Enforcement Officer I**: **Competition** **No.** **2024-13** **Regular,** **Full-Time** **Nature of the Position** Under the general direction of the Chief Building Official, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer I receives, verifies, and investigates District of Sechelt bylaw complaints and infractions, reviews businesses for...

  • Bylaw Enforcement Officer I

    3 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada District of Sechelt Full time

    **District of Sechelt**: **Bylaw Enforcement Officer I**: **Competition No. 2023-21** **Regular,** **Full-Time** **Nature of the Position** Under the general direction of the Chief Building Official, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer I receives, verifies, and investigates District of Sechelt bylaw complaints and infractions, reviews businesses for conformance...

  • Parks Summer Student

    3 days ago

    Sechelt, Canada The District of Sechelt Full time

    DISTRICT OF SECHELT Competition No. 2023-17 Parks Summer Student Temporary, Full-Time Nature of the Position The District of Sechelt is offering a summer student opportunity to join the Parks team. Under the general direction of the Parks Foreman, the Parks Summer Student will support the Parks department in a wide variety of operational tasks in...

  • Building Official

    1 week ago

    Sechelt, Canada The District of Sechelt Full time

    DISTRICT OF SECHELT Competition No. 2023-29 Building Official Nature of the Position The District of Sechelt has an opportunity for a Building Official to join the Building department of the Planning and Development division. Come join our team in this leadership role on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Life in Sechelt boasts a temperate West Coast climate,...