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Mental Health Therapist (Contract)
Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc.
Belleville, ON
Full-time
Youthab is a community based non-profit organization established in 1984 with services designed around 3 pillars – housing, mental health, and employment. We support, connect, and empower…
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Program Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
North Vancouver, BC
Internship
The Program Resource Worker (PRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
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Harm Reduction Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Surrey, BC
Internship
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting…
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Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Surrey, BC
Internship
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
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Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Duncan, BC
Internship
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
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Overnight Youth Worker Winter Respite and Resident Services
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter transitional housing options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care…
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Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Duncan, BC
Internship
The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code…
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Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Surrey, BC
Part-time
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
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Harm Reduction Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Surrey, BC
Full-time
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting…
Added 32 mins ago
Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Duncan, BC
Internship
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
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Resident Services and Winter Respite Youth Worker
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter transitional housing options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care…
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Community Support Worker
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Halifax, NS
Part-time
The Community Support Worker is responsible for delivering services to meet clients’ self-identified needs including: supplies for safer drug use and safer sex; safe disposal of used…
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fish plant worker
Clover Leaf Seafoods
Blacks Harbour, NB
Full-time
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
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Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Surrey, BC
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
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Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Surrey, BC
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
Added 6 hours ago
Harm Reduction Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Surrey, BC
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting…
Added 6 hours ago
Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Duncan, BC
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
Added 6 hours ago
Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Duncan, BC
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
Added 6 hours ago
Harm Reduction Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Surrey, BC
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting…
Added 6 hours ago
Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Duncan, BC
The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code…
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Program Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
North Vancouver, BC
The Program Resource Worker (PRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
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Social Worker, MSW, Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Programs - BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
The Social Worker works in collaboration with the Consultation/Liaison Nurse, acute care psychiatrist, nursing, medicine, psychology, allied health and community partners to address…
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Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor
Employment Solutions - Sault College
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Full-time
The Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor will support individuals struggling with substance abuse and addictions disorders with help towards a path to recovery. The Mental Health &…
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Activity Instructor 2
Prairie Mountain Health
Brandon, MB
Full-time
…manager, the incumbent assists in providing care, supervision and support for clients and caregivers through a variety of appropriate activities that assist the client to attain their…
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Farsi & Dari speaking BCSIS Settlement Worker
MOSAIC
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
The Settlement Worker provides direct client service and program delivery support.

MPA Society

Casual Personal Support Worker, Main Street Program

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Pay: POSTING NUMBER: MAINPSWCAS-09-2026 POSITION: Personal Support Worker, Casual UNION: HEU - MPA Certification PROGRAM: Main Street, Vancouver SALARY RANGE: Grid 34: $33.49 - $35.31 (Additional Night Shift Premium is available) AVAILABILITY: Applicants must be available to accept casual shifts for blocks of work, overnights, as well as weekends.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

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POSTING NUMBER: MAINPSWCAS-09-2026 POSITION: Personal Support Worker, Casual UNION: HEU - MPA Certification PROGRAM: Main Street, Vancouver SALARY RANGE: Grid 34: $33.49 - $35.31 (Additional Night Shift Premium is available) AVAILABILITY: Applicants must be available to accept casual shifts for blocks of work, overnights, as well as weekends. JOB DETAILS: Please refer to the job description for the details of the position. QUALIFICATIONS: Please refer to the job description for the qualifications and education that is required for the position.

All employment is subject to a satisfactory result from a criminal record check done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

Job Description - Personal Support Worker

Main Street Program

Classification Benchmark: Support Worker 2 Grid Level: 34 Collective Agreement: Community Subsector Association Reports to: Program Coordinator, Main Street Program

Job Summary

Located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the Main Street supportive housing program situated at 162 Main Street consists of 68 units of self-contained apartments for individuals existing homelessness, many of whom have experienced a history of trauma, substance use, and/or mental health challenges.

Working in and from the worksite, the Personal Support Worker provides assistance, support and basic skill training to program participants in their living environment while encouraging independence, responsibility, and healthy lifestyle choices.

This Personal Support Worker position would focus on providing enhanced support to program participants that have been referred by Vancouver Coastal Health, with a focus on medication support, hygiene assistance, housekeeping, and coordination of community resources.

Functions & Responsibilities

Assists clients with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, housekeeping and other life skills.
Participates in case planning with clients and/or healthcare providers by performing duties such as interviewing clients to identify problems and needs, by obtaining required information from a variety of sources such as families and care providers, documenting client needs and wants, and assisting clients to determine appropriate programs.
Advocates for clients by problem solving in areas such as landlord-tenant disputes, financial assistance, accessing community resources, and obtaining volunteer or work placements.
Observes clients, identifies and assesses potential emergency situations, and develops short-term strategies to deal with such situations including de-escalating challenging behaviours. Reports medical, behavioral, and other problems as required. Provides feedback and input regarding clients’ needs, performance, and progress.
Provides supportive feedback, demonstrations, modeling, and behavior management to clients, their families, and their personal networks, to assist with the development of physical, social, emotional, and life skills such as maintaining personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, meeting financial obligations, making and keeping appointments, and interpersonal skills.
Provides medication support, in accordance with established policy.
Provides meal programs or support in accordance with established policy.
Identifies available social, economic, recreational, and educational services and resources in the community that will meet clients’ needs. Provides clients with related information.
Facilitates clients’ physical, recreational, educational, and employment needs by performing duties such as arranging for clients to be transported to programs/services, assisting clients to attend appointments, and implementing programs.
Carries out administrative transactions such as petty cash..
Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as care plans, progress reports, statistics, and daily logs.
Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of programs and residence by completing janitorial and maintenance tasks as directed. Contacts outside contractors for maintenance work as required. Ensures the residence’s inventory of supplies is maintained by performing duties such as contacting outside suppliers and following up on discrepancies. Assists clients to secure their housing, negotiate tenancy/program agreements, arrange for security deposits and payments of rent, acquiring furnishings and household items, arranging for utilities, negotiating moving allowances, arranging for movers and physically assisting with moves.
Receives client feedback, and inquiries and complaints, and responds as required.
Orientates new staff by sharing job information.
Provides direction to volunteer and or practicum students as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training & Experience

Registration with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (HCA Registration)
Resident Care Attendant Certificate or B.A. in Behavioral Science or Diploma in Community Social Service - Mental Health preferred
And recent, related experience in a like setting of two (2) years
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work
Extensive working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation approaches and services including individual service plan development and implementation and life skills training
A solid background and knowledge of concurrent disorders with related work experience
Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Skills & Abilities

Ability to work in a harm reduction environment which includes an observed consumption area, as well as familiarization with the principles of harm reduction.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and good judgment
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, staff and management and collateral service providers.
Home management skills.
Ability to instruct.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Ability to assist with medication support and to follow established policies and procedures.
Advocacy skills.
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Concurrent Disorders including theories and methods.

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Responsibilities

The Personal Support Worker provides direct assistance, support, and basic skill training to program participants in their living environment to encourage independence and healthy lifestyle choices. Responsibilities include medication support, hygiene assistance, housekeeping, case planning, and coordinating community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Resident Care Attendant Certificate or relevant degree, along with registration with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Two years of recent, related experience in a similar setting is required, along with valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe certifications.

Skills

Personal support
Medication support
Hygiene assistance
Housekeeping
Case planning
Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Harm reduction
Psychosocial rehabilitation
Documentation
Advocacy
Life skills training
First aid
CPR
Food safe

Benefits

Night shift premium

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Keywords

Personal Support Worker
Supportive Housing
Harm Reduction
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Concurrent Disorders
Medication Support
Case Planning
Crisis Intervention
Conflict Resolution
Life Skills Training
BC Care Aide Registry
Resident Care Attendant
First Aid
CPR
Food Safe
Mental Health
Substance Use
Homelessness
Community Resources
Advocacy
Janitorial
Documentation
Vancouver Coastal Health
HEU
Casual

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