Housing Support Coordinator British Columbia Housing Benefit (CBCHB

Benefits:
Extended Health Benefits, Group RRSP Plan, Paid time off, On-site parking, Wellness program including up to 10 paid days per year.

The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association is a non-profit organization that provides a diverse range of culturally safe and supportive services to Indigenous People residing in the Fraser Region. As a Friendship Center, we work to strengthen connections to culture, community and wellness and work from a decolonizing perspective. Our philosophy is to provide a culturally safe, collaborative wrap around model of care.

The City of Surrey is one of 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. We are located on the Lower Mainland on the south side of the Fraser River and share a border with the United States of America. Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including

the qicəy (Katzie), qʷɑ:nƛən (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.

• Opportunity to work alongside cultural knowledge keepers & Elders
• Holistic, culturally safe, approaches to serving our clients and community
• Freedom to share and observe own cultural practices (i.e. smudging in the office)
• Access WorkBC Employers Training grants and other bursaries to fund training & other professional development
• Extended Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Travel) and Employee Assistance Plan after 3-months on continuous employment
• Paid vacation days (up to 25 days based on years of service)
• Offices located along main transportation routes (Main office closely location to the Skytrain station);
• Parking available on-site

The goal of the CANADA – BRITISH COLUMBIA HOUSING BENEFIT (CBCHB) Program is to provide Support Services for individuals who are experiencing Homelessness or At Risk of Homelessness. FRAFCA will assist thirty (30) recipients who are experiencing Homelessness and/or At Risk of Homelessness by providing Support Services to the recipients who will further receive funding from BC Housing.

The FRAFCA Housing Support Worker (CBCHB) will be supported by effective, consistent services that meet their basic needs and support physical and mental wellness.

1. The Housing Support Worker (CBCHB) will deliver Support Services, which are beneficial to recipients who are living in private market rental units.

Note:

Support Services may be delivered to recipients directly in their private market units or in a group setting and will be delivered in a way that supports individuals to obtain and maintain safe residencies in a market setting.

2. The Support Services are intended to enhance system navigation for individuals experiencing Homelessness or At Risk of Homelessness and aims to address the intersecting realities of individuals who must access multiple systems to have their basic needs met.

3. If the Recipient moves, FRAFCA and BC Housing will work together to ensure the recipient continues to receive Support Services. If FRAFCA is unable to provide Support Services to the Recipient in their new community, BC Housing at its sole discretion, may adjust the Support Services budget accordingly. The Housing Support Worker (CBCHB) will work collaboratively with BC Housing to identify a replacement service provider in the new community if needed.

4. The Support Services include:

Indigenous cultural supports will play a crucial role in promoting healing through connections to land, culture, and community. These supports may include dedicated services, roles, events, and ceremonies. The Housing Support Worker (CBCHB) will:

• Ensure Accessibility:
  Integrate Indigenous cultural supports into various settings, ensuring they are accessible and designed to effectively support the target population.
• Distinction-Based Approach:
  Apply a distinction-based approach tailored to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in B.C., recognizing that cultural supports must be specific to each nation. The Housing Support Worker (CBCHB) will embed cultural safety and humility in all…