Full-time Prevention, Diversion

3 months ago

Port Coquitlam, Canada Progressive Housing Society Full time

**JOB TITLE**: Full-Time Prevention, Diversion & Access Support Worker

**DESCRIPTION**:
The Prevention, Diversion & Access Support Worker is responsible for conducting screening and intake processes for individuals and families facing housing crises. This role involves providing diversion services and targeted prevention strategies to address immediate housing needs. The position includes outreach efforts to connect with those experiencing homelessness or at risk, facilitating access to housing assistance, and making referrals to the appropriate organizations.

**EMPLOYEE CATEGORY**: Full-Time

**SALARY**:Grid 34 - HEU Community Health

**NUMBER OF VACANCIES**: 1 (one) vacancy

**HOURS OF WORK**:Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or other Social Sciences related discipline.
- At least 2 years recent related work experience working with vulnerable populations.
- OR - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience relevant to the level of work.
- A valid BC driver’s license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
- Standard First Aid & CPR.
- Provincial Violence Prevention Certificate
- Harm Reduction and Naloxone certificate.
- Successful clearance of a criminal record and vulnerable sector check

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational, advocacy and time management skills.
- Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of Housing First Approach, trauma-informed care and harm reduction strategies.
- Full Case management cycle, participant interviewing skills, assessment, care planning, goal attainment, case note documentation, and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated expertise in dealing successfully with persons with mental illness. 
- Highly Proficient with a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office suite, and HIFIS.
- Strong background and working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation processes. 
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with tenants, community groups, government agencies and the public. 

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for providing support to clients and leading case management planning, activity and reporting for client supports. This requires a sound understanding of case management, navigating complex systems and substance use and mental health conditions.
- Conducts in-home and community visits within Burnaby and surrounding areas.
- Consult, confer, and collaborate with society team members, Social Worker, Nurse Practicioner, Property and Tenancy Team Lead and community resources to achieve excellence in client-centred care.
- Performs duties such as ensuring adherence to tenancy and program agreements while taking a person-centred approach to support services for participating clients.
- Support clients accessing needed resources (e.g., income supports, legal guidance, tenancy) and pursuing their personal goals (ie. employment, education and training, social and recreational activities).

**Keeping in line with our mandate of a low barrier approach, all of our sites are animal friendly**

**For the purposes of business use insurance, an international driver’s license cannot be considered an equivalent to a Class 5 Drivers License**

Pay: From $31.56 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Are you Double Vaccinated for Covid-19
- Keeping in line with our mandate of a low barrier approach, all of our sites are animal friendly. Are you okay with this?

**Experience**:

- Case management or support worker: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- BC Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Narcan or Naloxone training (preferred)
- Provincial Violence Prevention Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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