Social Worker, Housing & Aftercare (Permanent, Full-time)

at  Union Gospel Mission

Do you want to make a positive difference in the current housing affordability crisis’s devastating effects on the Lower Mainland’s most vulnerable? Are you passionate about providing trauma-informed and women-centered practical and pastoral care to mothers in an abstinence -based transitional housing community? Are you a mature Christian leader with a Bachelor of Social Work? If so, this role will be of interest to you! You will use your knowledge and experience to support and provide case management to women, specifically program tenants living with their child/children and participating in the Sanctuary Transitional Housing Program and alumni with children. This includes support with goal setting and community systems navigation all while ensuring adherence to program guidelines and policies.
You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting salary range for this position is $35.20-$38.46. For a copy of the full job description, click here.

WHO WE ARE

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

Please refer the Job description for details