Community Support Worker - The Grove

Community Support Worker – The Grove

Chilliwack, BC | Full-Time & Casual Opportunities
$26.52 per hour

Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Community Support Workers to join our team at The Grove Older Adults Shelter.

As a Community Support Worker, you'll help create a safe, welcoming, and hope-filled environment for older adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll build meaningful relationships, respond to participant needs, support day-to-day shelter operations, and help connect individuals with appropriate community services.

If you're passionate about walking alongside vulnerable individuals with dignity, respect, and compassion, we'd love to hear from you.

• Build positive, respectful relationships with participants through trauma-informed engagement
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming shelter environment
• Monitor participant wellbeing and respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies
• De-escalate conflict while maintaining professional boundaries
• Complete incident reports and communicate effectively with team members
• Administer First Aid and contact emergency services when required
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation throughout the shelter
• Support participants by providing encouragement, information, and referrals to community services

• Certificate or diploma in a social services field or equivalent related experience
• Understanding of homelessness, addiction, mental health, and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in crisis situations
• First Aid, Food Safe, Naloxone, and WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain)
• A compassionate, respectful, and hopeful approach to supporting others

• $26.52 per hour
• Employer-paid extended health benefits (for eligible employees)
• RRSP matching program (for eligible employees)
• Education and training opportunities

At Ruth & Naomi's Mission, every interaction is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. As a Community Support Worker at The Grove, you'll help provide safety, dignity, and hope to older adults experiencing homelessness while working alongside a supportive and mission-driven team.

• Full-Time and Casual opportunities available
• Morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts available
• Seven-day-a-week operation, including weekends and holidays