Community Liaison Worker

at  Lift Community Services

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.
Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, temporary shelter services, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. Lift operates many resource centres in our community, including the local WorkBC Centre, the Community Resource Centre, the Family Place, and the Dr. Elsie Paul Literacy Centre.
Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

THE POSITION

We are looking for two part-time temporary Community Liaison Worker to participate with the support worker team to maintain the day-to-day operations and standards of the emergency shelter site and property by performing duties such as safety and security, collaboration with community partners and neighboring Lift programs, overseeing the property site, and maintaining compliance with the policies and standards of Lift Community Services. This position works with vulnerable populations who are currently unhoused, taking a people-centered, trauma informed, harm reduction approach.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintains the security of the building
• Monitor neighboring properties to identify and address any potential disturbances, including unauthorized shelters or camps, ensuring that our neighbors’ right to quiet enjoyment is upheld and protected
• Collaborate with neighboring Lift programs to ensure effective communication between programs
• Provide responsive client care during medical emergencies
• Plans with Case Coordinator and support team on contingency services and provides crisis intervention
• Refers residents to outside services and advocates for the resident between the individual and representatives of service/care giving agencies.
• Completes and maintains related manual and computerized records
• Conduct community sweeps to ensure proper disposal of harm reduction supplies and support waste cleanup efforts