Arrowhead Community Support Worker - Casual

Arrowhead Community Support Worker - Casual
Location: Arrowhead Clubhouse, Sechelt – In-office
Employment Type: On call/Casual
Compensation: $27.81

About Community Services

Since 1974, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care, dedication, and adaptability, we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans four vital areas: Community Action and Engagement, Together Against Violence, Child and Family Counselling, and Family, Youth, and Children’s Services.

Guided by our core values—social justice, interdependence, diversity, compassion, and respect—we are driven to empower individuals and strengthen our community. We’re seeking passionate, values-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, join us and be part of our meaningful journey!

About the Role

The Community Support Worker for Arrowhead Clubhouse creates a safe and effective clubhouse environment where members can see themselves as valued participants in the clubhouse community. The Community Support Worker delivers frontline services, working side-by-side with members and reports to the Program Lead.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate an environment where members’ aspirations regarding clubhouse participation, employment, education, housing, recovery, and social involvement can be realized.
• Works side-by-side with members to assess their skills and strengths and increase their self-esteem and employability by executing skill building activities.
• Assists and advocates for members in obtaining entitlement benefits, psychiatric, medical and addictions treatments, follow-up care after detox and/or rehabilitation treatment, and utilizing other community resources.
• Monitor and support members struggling with addiction for risk of overdose in the building or the garden, observes and delivers Naloxone and CPR if needed.
• Provide immediate Mental Health crisis intervention when needed until other services (VCH mental health teams or RCMP) are available.
• Calmly and proactively deescalates potential conflicts and facilitates the arrival of the desired outcome creating an inclusive, respectful and effective environment for members and staff.
• Leads program activities including set up and take down of equipment and supplies to ensure smooth delivery.
• Collaborates with the Program Lead, program staff and members to develop and implement Clubhouse policies, procedures and programs.
• Works with the Program Lead to ensure members have opportunities to be engaged in program oversight, development, evaluation and implementation.
• Conduct new member orientations/intake.
• Ensure the clubhouse and surrounding grounds are open on time in good operational order and ready to receive the members.
• Respond to the needs of the members with practical guidance and advice.
• Builds rapport with members through one-to-one active listening, encouragement and appreciation of their help, and the offering of practical guidance and advice (when requested).
• Supports members to engage in social interactions and increase their awareness and access to community resources.
• Collaborate with other SCCSS programs.
• Ensures effective service-delivery consistent with agency mandate and policy.

What You Bring

• Solid understanding of the strengths and challenges experienced by adults living with mental health and addiction challenges
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a related program.
• Belief in the capacity of all members to improve their quality of life.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Comfortable working in an unpredictable environment.
• Knowledge of multi-cultural issues and culturally appropriate practices.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and assist members to resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of Universal Safety Precautions.
• Successful results of criminal records check.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is considered an asset.
• First Aid Certification.
• FoodSafe Certificate is an asset.

Working Conditions

This position works in a fast-paced communal setting that includes a kitchen, multipurpose room and an outside garden area.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and moving of supplies, office supplies and other related equipment
• Moving of furniture such as setting up tables and chairs
• Kitchen activities such as cooking, lifting and cutting
• Gardening activities such as racking, shoveling and weeding

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive and Transparent Compensation: We value fairness and clarity in our wages.
• Professional Development Support: Paid memberships for professional designations and plenty of opportunities for growth.
• Community Impact: Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
• Team Connection: Participate in our annual Off-Site Team Building Day with fun, engaging activities that foster collaboration and connection.

Additional Information:

· Criminal Record Check (CRC) clearance is required for working with vulnerable populations.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

· First Aid Certification required.

How to Apply

Please include your resume and cover letter as a part of your application.

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any part of the application process, please contact [email protected]

“We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.”