Program Support Worker

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PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER (1 YEAR CONTRACT)

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

LOCATION: VANCOUVER,

B.C

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Semi‑Supportive Housing Program, the Program Support Worker assists tenants/program participants in BC Housing Semi‑Supported living sites to learn or enhance the life skills needed to live independently. The role works alongside the Housing and Health Nurse to develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Service Plans (ISP) for program participants/tenants. The position applies psychosocial rehabilitation practices to provide tailored support through individual assessment, goal planning, and modelling of life skills, as well as individual and group programming.

The worker also coordinates with internal departments and external community partners to facilitate access to community services and resources, helping tenants achieve their goals.

• Diploma in community social service, health care delivery, community mental health, or related field.
• Sound experience working in a community mental health setting with diverse populations facing barriers to successful housing.
• Equivalency of education, training, and experience accepted by the employer.
• Knowledge of BC Housing and social housing programs and their role in the social service system.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles and current social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental illness, addictions, harm reduction, overdose awareness, and suicide.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate service/case plans or goals.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong skills in crisis intervention, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and basic computer systems.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational departments in a team and partnership context.
• Physical ability to lift up to 10 kg with assistance and work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.

To be considered for this role, submit an online application through www.bchousing.org/careers
. Applicants must upload a cover letter and résumé that clearly demonstrate how they meet the qualifications. All documents should be submitted together as one file.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work. BC Housing is committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, both during hiring and throughout employment.