About us

The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society a grassroots non-profit society operating in City of Merritt B.C. that offer supports to individuals and families living in and around the Nicola Valley.

If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you.

The work of Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community.

We are seeking a reliable and forward- thinking individual, to assist in further developing the Housing First Program in Merritt and the Nicola Valley. This individual will work in partnership with, and under the supervision of our Housing First Coordinator and directly with Housing First Clients to help them maintain their existing housing and meet goals set in their service plan.

About you:

Your qualifications include a post secondary education in human services field plus proven experience working with individuals dealing with mental health and substance use issues, or combination of education and experience. Applicant should have a sound knowledge of local resources, good communication and organizational skills, be flexible and able to multi-task, able to work independently and as a part of a team, be non judgemental and able to meet clients where they are. A working knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act is an asset. Since this position requires attending client’s homes and taking possibly them to appointments, this position also requires that our candidate must have a valid class 5 drivers license, appropriate insurance, a criminal record check and access to a reliable vehicle.

Duties may include: Supervision of, and assistance with, home maintenance, meal prep and shopping as well as organizational tasks.

Reminders of, and accompaniment to appointments, assistance to access resources and services, assistance to follow through with instructions given by other service providers. Other duties as assigned by the Housing First coordinator.

Wage: $20/ hour.

Hours: 28 hours a week

Additional compensation includes reimbursement of mileage and access to an employee benefit package.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Merritt, BC V1K 1J7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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