Transitional Housing Worker; Term

Job Category: Transition House Worker

Requisition Number: TRANS
001112

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The 1.1.2.
Street
Surrey, BC , CAN

• Pay or shift range: $30.86 CAD to $32.18 CAD
  Pay range is shown as an hourly rate. PCRS operates on a fixed wage grid with a step increase typically granted after one year of employment.

Wage Grid 13

Last Date to Apply:

October 22, 2026

About the Program

The 1.1.2.is a transitional housing initiative for young adults ages 18–24in Surrey, operating a 30‑bed residence with 24‑hour staffing and support. Residents live in a substance‑free environment and receive individualized, one‑to‑one support focused on building life skills, setting goals, and participating in structured group activities that promote stability and independence. As youth prepare to transition, The 1.1.2. provides housing search and transition planning, moving assistance, landlord advocacy and mediation, and coordination with social workers and other systems partners to support successful moves into safe, stable, and affordable independent housing.

Hours & Conditions of Work

• Term Full Time
• Term Length: 6 Months, November 2026 to May 2027
• Work Hours - 37.5 hours weekly
  - Rotating AM/PM schedule, Sunday
  - Thursday/Tuesday
  - Saturday
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Position Summary

The Transitional Housing Worker will provide one-on-one support, life skills and individualized goals as well as group activities such as meetings and unit checks.

This position involves developing relationships with youth as well as liaising with professionals such as social workers, school personnel, and community staff. The Workers provide housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaise with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable independent housing.

Successful applicants will bring their passion for youth work, experience in housing, and knowledge of supporting diverse youth from many cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develops supportive and engaging relationships with youth, developing individualized service plans in consultation with youth participants
• Assists youth in maintaining program expectations such as attending house meetings, maintaining house cleanliness, supporting participants to attend school, work or volunteer opportunities and maintaining connection with their other support workers
• Maintains accurate case notes, monitoring youth progress, engagement and participation in the program
• Provides housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaise with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable housing
• Provides housing and life skills supports to youth residing in our Semi-independent living homes program
• Participates and engage in a collaborative and effective staff team
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and staff, and participate in team efforts
• Participates in professional development and training
• Ability to respond to crisis scenarios using agency protocols and ethics
• Effective team collaboration skills
• Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple, often conflicting priorities

2-Year Diploma or better in Child and Youth Care or related field.

Bachelor's Degree or better in Child and Youth Care or related field.

Experience working with vulnerable and unhoused young people