Street Support Worker

Are you looking for new employment experiences that make a positive difference in the Kamloops community? Come join us at The Mustard Seed! We are a certified Best Christian Workplace and humanitarian organization whose vision is to build community, grow hope and support change. The Mustard Seed combats the root causes of poverty in British Columbia and Alberta and work to create positive, lasting change in the lives of those we serve. The Mustard Seed provides basic services – food, clothing and housing, and support services – education and employment, to those living in poverty within British Columbia and Alberta.

The Street Support Worker is a contract position joining the Mustard Seed team on a short-term project in partnership with the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society. As a member of this team, you will work closely with community members, other staff and community partners at the outdoor gathering space located downtown. In this position the Street Support Worker is responsible for building healthy relationships, creating a culturally safe space and assisting the vulnerable population in their life journey’s.

• Demonstrate empathy and deep respect for community members, team members, volunteers and community partners
• To assist and advocate for community members on their personal goals by collaborating with community partners and other Mustard Seed programs
• Working outside with community partners to connect community members to family, support groups or relevant networks
• Manage conflict and provide crisis intervention as required
• Ensure services are delivered in a respectful and safe environment while enforcing facilities rules, expected code of conduct, and building cleanliness of the facilities
• Maintain specific records, stats and incident reports
• Participate in briefings and de-briefings with both staff and volunteer groups when necessary
• Ensure daily tidiness and cleanliness of work area
• Support and work alongside volunteers, act as a positive Mustard Seed ambassador
• Other duties and site related duties may be assigned when required

Requirements

• Demonstrate empathy and deep respect for community members, team members, volunteers and community partners
• To assist and advocate for community members on their personal goals by collaborating with community partners and other Mustard Seed programs
• Working outside with community partners to connect community members to family, support groups or relevant networks
• Manage conflict and provide crisis intervention as required
• Ensure services are delivered in a respectful and safe environment while enforcing facilities rules, expected code of conduct, and building cleanliness of the facilities
• Maintain specific records, stats and incident reports
• Participate in briefings and de-briefings with both staff and volunteer groups when necessary
• Ensure daily tidiness and cleanliness of work area
• Support and work alongside volunteers, act as a positive Mustard Seed ambassador
• Other duties and site related duties may be assigned when required
• Understanding of vulnerable populations, in particular those experiencing homelessness, and 1-2 years’ experience working in the field is an asset
• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer
• To support our staff and the vulnerable population we serve, we highly encourage new hires to have the COVID-19 vaccination

CLOSING DATE

This posting closes on March 17 or until the best candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.