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Job ID #32228: Housing Support Worker
City of Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
Full-time · Temporary
Reporting to the Supervisor and/or Program Manager, Housing Services Division, works directly with households experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis to provide enhanced assessment of…
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Housing Follow-Up Support Worker
Christie Ossington Neighborhood Centre
Toronto, ON
Up to $30.7 CAD / hour
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The Salvation Army in Canada
Vancouver, BC
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Pacifica Housing
Victoria, BC
Full-time
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Transitional Housing Support Worker Job Description
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Victoria, BC
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Transitional Housing Support Worker Job Description
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Toronto, ON
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Toronto, ON
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Full-time
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Pacifica Housing

Housing Support Worker - Victoria

Victoria, BC, Canada

Pay: Compensation: $28.13-$30.55/hour + $3/hr night premium where applicable**
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 2, 2026

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Title: Housing Support Worker

Reports to: Manager of Supportive Housing

Compensation: $28.13-$30.55/hour + $3/hr night premium where applicable**

Union: BCGEU

Closing Date: October 1, 2026 at 4pm

Available opportunities:

Camas Gardens

26-042 - HSW - Camas Gardens - 11:00pm-7:30am, Monday and Tuesday; and 9:00pm - 5:00am, Saturday, Sunday, and every other Friday (72 hours bi-weekly) - Applicable for Night Premium***
26-046 - HSW - Camas Gardens - 1:00pm-9:30pm, Sunday and Monday and every other Tuesday, and 3:00pm-11:30pm Friday and Saturday (72 hours bi-weekly)
26-049 - HSW - Camas Gardens - 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday, Saturday and every other Thursday; and 7:00am-3:30pm, Sunday and Monday (72 hours bi-weekly)

Waterview

25-091 - HSW - Waterview - 11:00pm-7:30am, Wednesday to Saturday and every other Tuesday (72 hours bi-weekly) - Applicable for Night Premium***
26-052 - HSW - Waterview - 11:00pm-7:30am, Sunday to Wednesday and every other Thursday (72 hours bi-weekly) - Applicable for Night Premium***
26-059 - HSW - Waterview - 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday and every other Tuesday (72 hours bi-weekly)

Casual Employment also available at any of our Supportive Housing sites (candidates that are open to night shifts and working at multiple sites will be given preference)

Organizational Focus

Pacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable homes for almost 35 years. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to meeting the housing and support needs of our community. As such, we are committed to building our fast-growing team with a culture that supports our people and reinforces our core values of authenticity, leadership, respect, and social justice.

Pacifica is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer by The Living Wage for Families Campaign.

Position’s Primary Objectives:

Housing Support Workers function as part of a team to provide comprehensive on-going support services to the tenants in Pacifica’s Supportive Housing programs. Housing Support Workers are accountable for delivering programs and services to tenants to support their success as residents of Pacifica Housing, including:

Delivering person-centered support services and programs following a “housing first” philosophy to tenants as part of a dedicated team;
Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with Property Management;
Supporting tenants through a PSR approach;
Advocating on behalf of tenants with community agencies;
Attending to overdoses and administering naloxone.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides individualized, person-centered support to tenants, including:

preparing, documenting, implementing, monitoring and evaluating personalized support plans with each tenant;
assisting with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties;
providing input to counsellors and other professionals with regard to the development of appropriate program plans;
monitoring client mental health and substance use and determining when to provide additional support;
recognizing, analyzing and responding to potential emergency situations;

encouraging and facilitating tenant participation in decision-making regarding housing and support policies and practices;
providing life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care and personal self-management skills;
assisting tenants in navigation of Ministry services;
assisting tenants with financial management including coordinating with the Public Trustee, budgeting and ensuring rent and damage deposits are made;
contributing to the evaluation of tenants’ progress and preparing related reports;
supervising and supporting tenant participation in the community volunteer program;
liaising and actively planning with community resources including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, mental health and health care practitioners, police and emergency services;
coordinating referrals to essential services and programs for tenants;
providing support for a wide variety of on-site and off-site programming including life skills and recreational activities; attends appointments with tenants such as medical, psychiatric, counseling etc. (building specific);
providing support to tenants experiencing health issues including end of life support;
advocating for tenants who are experiencing oppression, stigmatization and/or discrimination within the community;
providing transition support for tenants moving in or out of supportive housing.

Performs a variety of property management related functions, including:

coordinating maintenance related requests with the Property Management team;
providing direct assistance to tenants preparing for pest control (i.e bed bugs) or maintenance/repair activities;
assisting with minor repairs and maintenance (such as light bulb changes), as required.

Performs administrative responsibilities, including:

maintaining reports such as statistics, logbooks, tenant daily activity records;
preparing Incident Reports for staff follow-up and for the Health and Safety Committee;
assisting the Manager with the development of protocols, policies, procedures and/or proposals;
assisting in fundraising, public relations campaigns, workshops and special events.

Other related duties, including:

maintaining regular contact with, and providing back-up for team members and other staff as required;
participating in community meetings including coordinating individual case conferences.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Education:

Training and/or education in a related human/social service field is an asset

Conflict resolution/crisis prevention training and experience is an asset

Experience:

Recent and related experience preferably in the non-profit housing sector or in a related social service field
Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by substance use and mental health challenges, homelessness, and/or other barriers to stable housing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the psychosocial rehabilitation model
Demonstrated ability to manage and balance role responsibilities and interpersonal dynamics in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Working knowledge of harm reduction and Housing First theory and practice
Proficient in MS Office programs including Word, Outlook and Excel

Additional Criteria for Role:

First Aid Certification is required.
Food Safe Certification or equivalent is required
Naloxone administration training is required.

As Pacifica Housing works with vulnerable populations, We require all staff to successfully clear a Vulnerable Sectors Criminal Record Check run by the Ministry of Justice. Any offer of employment is contingent on the applicant providing proof of criminal record check prior to commencing employment.

Please note: While this position is posted externally concurrently, members within the collective bargaining unit will receive first consideration in the appointment.

A mission driven and meaningful working environment.

Competitive salary from a Certified Living Wage Employer.
Career development and internal advancement opportunities.
Minimum six (6) percent vacation accrual rate, excellent benefits package and union pension plan for permanent staff working 20+ hours per week (includes extended health and dental, life insurance, and more).
Wellness time for permanent staff working 20+ hours per week. Or up to 5 paid wellness days a year for casual and temporary employees after 3 months of continued employment.
Employee assistance program available to all staff.
Organization and individual training opportunities.
Dog friendly offices.

Pacifica Housing advises all employees, contractors and volunteers of the risk of violence, injury and harm that is present in the execution of their duties. Pacifica Housing is committed to providing a safe and risk-free work place, however, we acknowledge the inherent risk in social housing and direct support work while in homes and in other support relationships.

Pacifica celebrates diversity and what makes you uniquely you. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, and diversability.

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Responsibilities

Housing Support Workers provide comprehensive, person-centered support services to tenants within supportive housing programs, including case management and life skills training. They also perform property management tasks, maintain administrative records, and collaborate with community agencies to ensure tenant success.

Requirements

Candidates should have recent experience in the non-profit housing or social service sector, particularly with populations facing mental health and substance use challenges. Required certifications include First Aid, Food Safe, and Naloxone administration training, along with a successful Vulnerable Sectors Criminal Record Check.

Skills

Case management
Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Harm reduction
Housing first
Mental health support
Substance use support
Life skills training
Naloxone administration
Property management
Documentation
Advocacy
First aid
Food safe
Psychosocial rehabilitation

Benefits

Extended health
Dental
Life insurance
Union pension plan
Wellness time
Employee assistance program
Career development
Internal advancement opportunities

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Keywords

Housing Support Worker
Supportive Housing
BCGEU
Housing First
Harm Reduction
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Case Management
Naloxone
First Aid
Food Safe
Property Management
Mental Health
Substance Use
Homelessness
Social Services
Advocacy
Crisis Prevention
Conflict Resolution
Life Skills
Vulnerable Sectors Check
Non-profit
Community Resources
Incident Reporting
MS Office

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