Location: Pemberton
Hours of Work: 7hrs/wk – working hours are dependent on program needs.
Nature of position: Permanent, Part-Time
Compensation: $29.17
ABOUT SSCS:
Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is a leading social service provider in BC’s Sea to Sky Corridor. We operate within a large geographic area - from Pemberton to Britannia Beach. We offer 41 programs and services that support and enhance the lives of residents through all ages and stages of life.
Contribution:
Plans, implements, and oversees the day-to-day activities of the program. Provides out-of-office community outreach. Participates in program development, policies and procedure formulation, program evaluation and budget preparation.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in a related human/social service-related field.
- Two (2) years recent related experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Job skills and abilities:
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with a variety of staff, professionals, and other members of the community.
- Knowledge of mental health and addictions issues.
- Ability to engage in out of office community outreach.
- Training in non-violent crisis intervention an asset.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and implements the program, in consultation with the Program Director, according to its mandate and performance measures of the contract.
- Connects clients with stable accommodation.
- Connects clients with income assistance where appropriate.
- Refers clients to community-based support services.
- Provides support/information to landlords who have housed clients.
- Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards and licensing requirements are met.
- Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding program development, budget considerations, policy and procedure formulation and program evaluation including trends.
- Promotes public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as having promotional materials available as needed and attending community meetings and external events as required.
- Liaises with the homeless population, community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program and represent the organization or program.
- Monitors and authorizes program expenditures in consultation with the Program Director and maintains financial records in accordance to established procedures.
- Maintains petty cash for program.
- Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Criminal Record Review.
- Signed confidentiality form.
- Approved reference check.
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
- Driver’s abstract.
Benefits and Perks:
Healthcare: We offer an extended health program for employees who work 20 hrs/wk or more. The program through Group Health covers MSP premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance, and long-term disability. We also have an Employee and Family Assistance program. The premiums of the plan are 100% paid by the employer.
Vacation & Leave: Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.
Retirement Pension: When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.
Other Perks: Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.
Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $29.17 per hour.
Apply today: [email protected]
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working with community-based support services?
- Are you currently located in Pemberton? If not, have you secured housing in the area?
Education:
Experience:
- working with vulnerable populations: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
