Nanaimo, Bc Shelter support worker Jobs – 8 Openings This Week

Support Worker - TFT - SSH-07 (40 hours)
ISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY —Nanaimo, BC
- $25.95–$29.76 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Shelter Worker
The Salvation Army —Nanaimo, BC
- $26.68–$27.18 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
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Shelter Worker
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope —Nanaimo, BC
- $26.68–$27.18 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
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Support Worker - Assisted Living (Casual)
ISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY —Nanaimo, BC
- $25.95–$29.76 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Night Support Worker
The Healing Institute @ Forbidden Plateau —Gabriola, BC
- $50,000–$55,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- High school diploma or GED
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Homelessness Outreach Worker
BC Housing —Nanaimo, BC
- $64,991.02–$75,143.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
Residential Child and Youth Worker, Temp Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services —Nanaimo, BC
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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1d
Psychiatrist, General and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Island Health —Nanaimo, BC

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Support Worker - TFT - SSH-07 (40 hours)

ISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY -
Nanaimo, BC

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
$25.95–$29.76 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
SSH
Social Work

Full job description

Posting date: May 26, 2026

Closing date: June 9, 2026 @ 4pm

Schedule line: SSH-07

Hours per week: 4o hours

Schedule: Week 1: Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm-11pm; Week 2: Tuesday to Saturday, 11pm-7am

Classification: Community Support Worker

Grid level: 10

Please note: This position is open to all qualified applicants and requires union membership and is a repost of #1835. This is a temporary position until the incumbent returns.

Employees currently on layoff and recall status may have rights under Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement regarding recall and internal application priority. This posting is subject to those rights. Where a qualified employee on the recall list applies, the Employer will administer the hiring process in accordance with the Collective Agreement before considering external candidates or less senior employees.

Organizational Focus

Since 1989, Island Crisis Care Society has operated with a missional heart to support the most vulnerable in our community; to meet individuals in need, where they are and without judgement and aim to restore hope, dignity, and community connections in meaningful ways. While we continue to grow with new and innovative programs that seek to meet the diverse needs of those we serve, we remain faithful to our founding mission to “Provide shelter and care to those in need, reflecting the love of God in loving one another”.

Within our large team of front line, management, and administrative staff, we seek to develop the core values of care, compassion and heart found in the faith-centered roots of our organization by building an inclusive team that reflects our diverse community so that we can serve those in need in relevant and meaningful ways.

Position Purpose

A Support Worker carries out their duties to create a professional and therapeutic environment with quality support for vulnerable adults. This contributes in a meaningful way to the ICCS mission to “Provide shelter and care to those in need, reflecting of the love of God in loving one another.”

Key Responsibilities

Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for clients (program participants). Documents, implements and provides input into the evaluation of the program.
Assists with providing life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills and personal finance and implements personal service plans.
Participates in various client-focused activities in accordance with care plans.
Assists program participants to function more independently within the program space or in their own supportive housing unit, and in the community. Assists clients with daily life skills, social skills and/or behaviour management. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as organization and de-cluttering, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities.
Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families.
Identifies social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will meet clients’ needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
In programs where a dedicated cook is not on staff, prepares, cooks and serves meals and snacks, including those for special dietary needs and special occasions, in accordance with safety and health standards and the menu plan.
Recognizes, analyzes and deals with potential emergency situations such as clients’ aggressive behaviour to ensure no harm comes to the client and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.
Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
Assists with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties. Provides input to counsellor, professional, with regard to the development of appropriate program plans to achieve residents’ objectives. Contributes to the evaluation of residents’ progress and prepares reports.
Maintains reports such as statistics, logbooks, daily activities on residents.
Ensures health and safety standards are maintained.
When required, assists with residence maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

Diploma in a related human / social service field.

Training and Experience

One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses/Certificates:

Standard First Aid with CPR-C
FOODSAFE Level 1
Naloxone Administration
WHMIS 2015
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention
Successful Criminal Record Review for Vulnerable people

Competencies

Core Competencies

Heart
Compassion
Integrity

Specialized Competencies

Conflict management
Dependability
Interpersonal skills
Job knowledge
Boundary strength

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Possesses a high level of knowledge regarding substance use disorders, mental health challenges, treatment, and recovery and is familiar with and understands the "Housing First" model and the importance of bio-psycho-social-spiritual support in addressing these challenges.
Follows and practices protocols and procedures consistently and faithfully and maintains effective routines;
Has a firm awareness of and maintains healthy boundaries and practices and demonstrates self-care.
Is able to understand and contribute to the therapeutic culture of ICCS within their own position and team.
Has a demonstrated ability to manage and balance role responsibilities and interpersonal dynamics in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.

Benefits of Working with ICCS

Come see what we have to offer:

Casual dress
Free training through the Homelessness Services Association of BC

Regular full-time and part-time employees may be eligible for:

Employee Assistance Program
Health and Dental Benefits Package
Extended Health Benefits Package
Participation in Municipal Pension Plan

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