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Housing Support Worker - Awake Overnight
Job in
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Listed on 2026-06-23
Listing for:
Threshold Housing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Youth Support Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position title:
Housing Support Worker – Awake Overnight
Job types: Permanent, part-time
Reporting to: Manager of Support Services
About us
We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at‑risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. We offer safe housing, community, and support to help youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter future.
Position Overview
The Housing Support Worker position will be the primary overnight contact person for youth. The goal of the program is to provide housing and support for youth who are MCFD involved. The role of the overnight position is to support youth in a housing setting to settle, manage stressors and potential crisis while supporting to focus on individual goals for the following day.
This position will work in a team environment utilizing a holistic approach to support each youth's individual needs around mental health, life skills, community supports, housing and other identified areas.
Shifts Available
Permanent, part‑time, working Friday and Saturday, 10‑hour shifts from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.
The hourly wage is $26.74–$31.00 per hour depending on experience and related skills. The successful candidate can expect to enter the organization no higher than the midpoint of the compensation range. The Awake Overnight position receives a $2.00 premium in addition to the base hourly wage for working awake overnight shifts.
Education & Experience
A relevant bachelor's degree, such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care
Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience working with vulnerable populations and at‑risk youth. Other combinations of education, experience and training may be considered
Experience facilitating programming is an asset
ASIST training and NVCI training is an asset.
Working Conditions
Based on operational needs, this role may temporarily be assigned to another location to ensure appropriate program coverage. For long‑term location changes, the Society will provide appropriate notice to relocate to a different Society location for operational needs.
Threshold will provide a yearly training and professional development allowance.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team.
Special Requirements
Emergency First Aid certificate
Food Safe Certificate
Immunization records, including TB testing
Criminal Record Check, completed Threshold
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