Wellness Support Worker

**Wellness Support Worker**:
**Wellness Centre - Chilliwack**:
**Regular Full-Time (35 hours/week) (Grid 13)**:
**Flexible hours may be required**:
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. Our vision is to see _everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities_. Our strong agency values of advocacy, diversity and inclusion, empowerment, service excellence, stewardship, and well-being guide us in our work with participants and how we support our diverse staff. We place a high value on work-life balance. This is demonstrated through our compensation and comprehensive/fully employer-paid benefits package, including extended health and dental, sick leave, Municipal Pension, and flexible work options for many positions. Our Employee Family Assistance Program has a full preventative health program including nutrition awareness, stress reduction, and tools to assist our staff with maintaining a work-life balance. We take care of our people who care for the people we serve.

**Position Summary**:
The Wellness Support Worker (WSW) will provide front-line work at the new Wellness Centre in Chilliwack. The Wellness Centre will be open 7 days a week, from 7:00 am-7:00 pm, serving those facing homelessness, mental health as well as substance use concerns. The WSW will provide a safe, culturally sensitive environment for all guests entering and utilizing the space. The primary role of this position will be to provide connection and non-judgmental caring, while maintaining a safe and clean environment for all. The position will assist guests with checking-in, assessing needs, and providing a bridge to other needed resources. WSW works alongside other service agencies and professionals at the Wellness Center.

This position will have a cultural understanding and trauma informed approach that involves our Indigenous and fellow neighbors. In addition, they will follow PCRS policies, service targets and mandates while assuring the program runs efficiently. Duties within the WSW position are to assist participants with immediate needs, keep an eye on all participants in and around the center, regularly checking in with participants for safety and potential needs, provide resources as needed, keep the center clean including regular bathroom and shower cleaning, as well as providing harm reduction supplies.

**Work Conditions**

This position will have varied shifts including weekends and evenings.

**Academic and Job Experience Required**:
B.A. in a related field plus one-year related experience, or a two-year diploma in a related field plus two years’ experience, or a combination of related work experience/education with those facing homelessness.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector
- Proof of being fully Vaccinated for Covid 19
- Demonstrated experience supporting teams working within a crisis environment
- Demonstrated experience in working with those facing homelessness
- Computer skills and administrative capability.
- Occupational First Aid - Level 1.

**Desired Requirements**:

- Mental Health First Aid certification.
- De-Escalation/Non-Violent Intervention training.

**IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR**:
Supervisor of the Wellness Centre

**Salary Range: $27.81/hour - $29.00/hour, Plus benefit package (100% employer-paid)**:
**Closing Date: Open until filled**:

- Offer of employment is conditional upon the applicant providing us with proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19_