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Support Worker - Supportive Housing/Shelter (Casual)

Lift Community Services · Powell River, British Columbia, CA

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for any...

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Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach. Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. The Position: The Support Worker contributes to a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment by supporting tenants and guests with daily living, encouraging independence, and promoting community connections. Working collaboratively with housing, maintenance, janitorial, and kitchen staff, the position collaborates with the team to provide direct tenant and guest support, communicates safety concerns, and contr...