Intake Worker & Homeless Intervention and Prevention Worker

POSITION  TITLE:

Intake  Worker & Homeless Intervention and Prevention Worker

CLASSIFICATION:

Intake Worker (Transition House Worker  Classification)

Homeless Intervention and Prevention Worker (Adult,  Youth & Child Worker Classification)

GRID LEVEL

Grid Level 10 (Intake Worker)

Grid Level 11 (Homeless Intervention and Prevention  Worker)

PROGRAM:

Intake Worker

HIP Program (Homeless Intervention  and Prevention Worker)

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REPORTS  TO:

Department Manager

JOB  SUMMARY:

For Intake Worker responsibilities:

 
• Provide       day-to-day support for crisis calls, walk-in clients, and       intake/referral processes
 
• Respond       to client needs in crisis with support, assistance, advocacy, and       referrals
 
• Maintain       current knowledge of local resources and collaborate with community       organizations
 

For HIP Worker responsibilities:

 
• Connect       with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
 
• Assess       client needs, assist with goals, connect to housing/services, and       provide skill building
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Worker will have:

·          a one-year diploma in  the area of women's studies, social work or advocacy;

·          One year experience in  a supervised social services program; or

·          an equivalent  combination of education, training and experience.

PERSONAL  ATTRIBUTES:

The Worker must demonstrate:

·          Ethical and  professional conduct

·          Empathetic  listener

·          Organized and  motivated

·          Non-judgmental  and culturally sensitive

·          Willingness to  work flexible hours

·          Person-centered,  practical approach

SKILLS  & KNOWLEDGE:

The Worker will require:

·          Strong  communication and problem-solving skills

·          Ability to work  independently or as part of a team

·          Crisis  intervention and trauma-informed practice

·          Knowledge of  local housing systems and community supports (Homeless Intervention position)

·          Valid Class 5  BC driver’s license (Intake Worker position)

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:

·          Maintain confidentiality

·          Respect client autonomy

·          Build relationships with partners

·          Record relevant service delivery data

·          Cross-train as needed

Intake Worker Specific:

·          Support crisis calls and walk-in clients

·          Provide emotional support and goal setting

·          Maintain and distribute crisis response resources

Homeless Intervention Specific:

·          Assess needs, support housing stability, provide supplements

·          Assist with IDs, benefits, and landlord relationships

HOURS OF  WORK:

Intake Worker: 20 hours/week

HIP Worker: 17.5 hours/week

Total 37.5

RATE OF  PAY:

Intake Worker: $25.95/hr (per Collective Agreement)

HIP Worker: $27.54/hr(per Collective Agreement)

CLOSING  DATE:

June 13, 2025

SUBMIT  RESUMES TO:

Tallulah  McCullough, Human Resource Coordinator

P.O. Box 713  (10110 - 13^th Street)

DAWSON CREEK,  BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250)  782-4167; E-mail: humanresources@spcrs.ca

Please include competition #2059 with resume

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

This position requires union membership

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