British Columbia Poverty advocate Jobs – 23 Openings This Week

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary Full Time
Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation —Vancouver, BC
- $32.84–$44.96 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Poverty Law Advocate - Temporary (5 months)
The Penticton & Area Access Centre —Penticton, BC
- $26.75–$30.00 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- No university degree
- Psychology
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Case Manager, Women's Recovery (Permanent, Full-Time)
Union Gospel Mission —Vancouver, BC
- $28.96–$31.64 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Homelessness Outreach Worker
BC Housing —Vancouver, BC
- $64,991.02–$75,143.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
Family Support Education Consultant - Full Time
Kinsight —Port Moody, BC
- $38.68–$47.20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Public speaking
- Presentation skills
- Flextime
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Tenant Legal Advocate
Together Against Poverty Society —Victoria, BC
- $34.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Housing/Shelter Support Worker
Our Place Society —Victoria, BC
- $35.99–$37.81 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
- Dental care
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SAFER and Workforce Systems Navigator - Casual Call
AVI Health and Community Services —Victoria, BC
- $36.06–$37.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
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SAFER and Workforce Systems Navigator - Casual Call
AVI Health & Community Services —Victoria, BC
- $36.06–$37.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
Case Manager, Housing (Permanent, Full-Time)
Union Gospel Mission —Vancouver, BC
- $28.96–$31.64 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Office/Intake Coordinator
Together Against Poverty Society —Nanaimo, BC
- $34.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Tenant Support Worker
Cedar Strong Prevention and Intervention Society —Hope, BC
- From $27.54 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Analysis skills
- First Aid Certification
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Community Housing Support Worker
Pacifica Housing —Victoria, BC
- $29.06–$31.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Support Worker
PearlSpace —Squamish, BC
- From $24.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
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Community Integration Specialist
Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society —Victoria, BC
- $68,028.89–$77,100.40 a year
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Registered Dietitian
Scarborough Centre for Health Communities —Scarborough, ON
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required. Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
$35.05–$42.22 an hour
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Social Worker
Scarborough Centre for Health Communities —Scarborough, ON
In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, this program also provides; advocacy, public education, training and community development through…
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary Full Time

Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
$32.84–$44.96 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
DEP
Hospice care
FoodSafe
LPN

Full job description

The Dr. Peter Centre provides compassionate HIV care for people living with significant health issues including mental illness, trauma, substance use, unstable housing and poverty.

Through its day health, 24-hour care residence and enhanced supportive housing programs, the Dr. Peter Centre provides healthy meals, counselling, therapies, nursing, and a safe place for peer socialization and support. This integrated model of care successfully engages individuals in their health care, improving adherence to HIV treatment and overall health.

We are currently looking for one Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Residence team on a temporary full-time basis.

Position Description and Duties

Under the supervision of Director of Campus of Care or designate, the Licensed Practical Nurse, as a member of a multidisciplinary resident care team, is responsible for performing full scope of practical nursing functions for residents with predictable outcomes, and supports the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse in caring for residents with unpredictable outcomes, in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the organization’s vision, model of care and policies. Duties include:

Provides assessment including admission, ongoing and discharge assessments;
Performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes in collaboration with team members and external care providers as required;
Documents observations, assessments and interventions;
Acts as an advocate to promote the resident’s rights to autonomy, respect , privacy, and dignity;
Ensures general resident care is provided, such as bathing, feeding, mobilizing and toileting;
Assists residents with rest, activation and rehabilitation activities, such as transferring, lifting, walking or ambulating according to established safety guidelines;
Ensures residents have appropriate escort/transportation to appointments;
Responsible for medical supply and emergency equipment inventory reports and restocking;
Using food safe guidelines, assists with food and nutrition of residents, such as preparation and distribution of food, preparing and clearing tables, and cleaning servery area;
Assists with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment, such as garbage containment and delivery to designated area, floor sweeping and wiping surfaces;
Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by identifying and reporting high risk situations and/or care issues, evaluating effect of changes in nursing practice, making recommendations for alternative approaches to nursing practice and collecting applicable data;
Participates in the orientation of new staff, volunteers, and students;
Maintains and advances clinical competence as per the standards of practice of BCCNM; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience working with people who are living with HIV/AIDS, substance use and mental health;
Experience working with marginalized populations;
Experience with palliative or hospice care an asset;
Ability to work collaboratively with other team members including volunteers and students;
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
Ability to organize work;
Ability to operate work related equipment; and
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved program, plus one year recent general experience;
Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM); and
Current CPR certification Level C.

General Working Conditions

This is a temporary full-time position with an hourly pay rate of $32.84 - $44.96. This position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize workload, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where demands and deadlines may change with short notice. Multitasking and flexibility are a must in order to meet deadlines, and to support many operational functions/activities that may occur concurrently or without notice. An understanding of the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive employee/client information is necessary.

If you have suitable qualifications and experience for this position, please send your resume to [email protected].

Note: We thank all interested applicants. Regretfully, we are not able to respond to phone calls or emails, and we are able to respond only to those applicants who are being considered for an interview.

Pay: $32.84-$44.96 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Licence/Certification:

LPN/RPN License (required)
CPR Level C (required)

Work Location: In person

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