May 27, 2026
Job Posting #: 5_2026_EHS
Nelson CARES Society – Emergency Housing Services Program
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
Position: Gateway Services Worker
Classification: Temporary Part Time
Location: Nelson, BC
All Emergency Housing Services program staff are employees of Nelson CARES Society. The philosophy of Nelson CARES Society is to work collaboratively and cooperatively internally and in the community. Organizational values are based on personal independence, social justice, safety, dignity, respect for diversity, and equity. Activities are carried out within an anti-poverty, anti-oppressive and anti-violence context
The Gateway Services Worker identifies and provides intervention and support services to homeless individuals who are residents at Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter. They work one-on-one with the residents to seek and secure permanent housing and refer to external agency such as health services, mental health and addictions and other services that may be requested by the resident. This position requires union membership.
This is a benefited position upon successful completion of the probation or trial period.
Job description is available upon request.
Education/Training and Experience:
1. Post-secondary diploma in human services or related field, or the equivalent experience and education.
2. Minimum of 1 year experience working with marginalized populations or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
3. Understanding and knowledge of working with vulnerable populations including those with disabilities, substance use issues, and mental health issues is highly recommended.
Specific Qualifications:
- Post-secondary diploma in human services or related field, or the equivalent experience and education.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with marginalized populations or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Valid Emergency First Aid/C.P.R.
- Current TB skin test
- Food Safe Certificate
- Required Criminal Record Check
- Valid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Certification
- WHMIS Training
- Bullying and Harassment Training
Compensation: $27.54 (Grid level 11, Step 1)
Start Date : Mutually agreed upon by employee/union/management
Hours per Week : 32 hrs/week
Days and Hours of Work : Schedule A: Tuesday to Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
Schedule B: Monday to Thursday 7:30-3:30
Date Posted : May 27, 2026
Application Deadline : Ongoing until filled
- Nelson CARES Society is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed external candidates will be contacted. All internal applicants will be contacted as to the status of their applications.
Pay: $27.54 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nelson, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
