Casual Tenant Support Worker Nanaimo (Multiple Roles Available)

ROLE PURPOSE
The Tenant Support Worker’s primary role is to provide therapeutic supports to the residents of the Supportive Housing Programs in Nanaimo: Cornerstone Supportive Housing (285 Prideaux Street) & Nanaimo HEARTH (1300 S Island Highway).

Tenant Support Workers ensure the safety and security of the building and encourage healthy living for residents. In this collaborative, team-centered environment, Tenant Support Workers will provide support with resident programming and activities and assist Kitchen staff with meal provision as needed. Residential support, basic building maintenance, and janitorial duties are also included as part of this role.

Under the supervision and direction of the Senior Residence Worker and building management, this position participates in program development, implementation and evaluation strategies and acts as an identified contact for the building.

HOURS

Shift Hours:

Morning: 0800 - 1600, 0830 - 1630
Evening: 1600 - 0000, 1630 - 0030
Overnight: 0000 - 0800, 0030 - 0830

Casual employees must be available for at least 21 shifts per month, of which seven are overnight shifts.
If you are working full-time, or if you are a full-time student, we ask you for 15 shifts of availability per month of which five are overnight shifts (this is subject to employer or enrollment proof).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide a safe, friendly environment for residents; model communication skills, appropriate boundaries, and healthy living choices.
Promote healthy choices with regards to daily living and provide guidance and assistance where appropriate, including encouragement of resident personal hygiene, laundry, cooking and cleaning.
Encourage and support residents to live fully and independently as possible; provide emotional, organizational, and practical support.
Provide education and support with the management of insect and rodent issues that may arise, including providing bed bug covers treatment, safe transport and remediation of personal belongings and furniture.
Assist in orienting residents to Cornerstone, including providing information regarding daily operations, commitments as outlined in the Program Agreement, and protocols relating to safety, building maintenance, and daily operations.
Ensure the safety of residents, guests, and staff by adhering to safety protocols and procedures; act safely in response to resident disturbances, unwelcome visitors, wellness checks, critical incidents, and emergencies, contacting appropriate staff, services, or authorities as required.
Observe residents and document any medical, behavioural, or other issues of concern; communicate observations to relief staff and management.
Maintain residents’ files and related records, such as incident reports, letters and/or memos to residents, and other documentation.
Clean and prepare vacated rooms for move-ins according to established room cleaning protocols; conduct suite move in and move out inspections and complete requisitions for the return of security deposits.
Perform administrative functions related to property maintenance, such as reporting building repairs needed, facility supplies in need of re-stock, or maintenance issues to the Building Manager.
Perform and record light janitorial duties and keep the common areas and staff offices clean.
Meet regularly with the Resident Support Team and management staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Graduated with a Diploma in a related human/social service field and one-year of related experience
Minimum one-year related experience working with populations impacted by homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges, developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders, and/or barriers to stable housing
Experience working with First Nation communities
A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
Demonstrated ability to deal with potential violence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
An equivalent combination of related training and experience, including lived experience, may be considered.
Knowledge of community resources

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (please refer to the Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC)
Willing to complete Food Safe Certificate (Level 1)
Successful reference check
Successful educational verification

COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $25.95 per hour. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $29.76 per hour