Posted 23 days ago
Community Support Worker (Term Contract)
@ Ruth & Naomi's Mission
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Overview
Ruth & Naomi's Mission is hiring a Community Support Worker on a 6-month term contract in Chilliwack, BC, at $26.52 per hour. The role supports individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction at the Pillars/Pathways Shelter, covering monitoring, de-escalation, first aid, incident reporting and site cleaning. The shelter runs 24/7 with day, evening and overnight shifts, and includes weekends and statutory holidays.
Pay:
$26.52 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Build respectful relationships with shelter participants
- Provide trauma-informed support and monitor well-being
- Respond to incidents, de-escalate conflict and administer First Aid
- Complete incident reports and refer participants to resources
- Perform cleaning, sanitization and site maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Social services certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience
- Understanding of homelessness, addiction, mental health and trauma
- First Aid, FoodSafe, Naloxone, WHMIS and crisis intervention training
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Willingness to pass a vulnerable sector criminal record check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, FoodSafe, Naloxone, WHMIS |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social Services |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Community Support Worker (CSW)
Chilliwack, BC | 6-month term contract
$26.52/hour
Various Shifts | Days, Evenings & Overnights
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and making a meaningful difference in your community?
Ruth & Naomi's Mission is looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated Community Support Workers to join our Pillars/Pathways Shelter team!
In this role, you'll work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and other complex challenges. You'll help provide a safe, welcoming, and hope-filled environment where people are treated with dignity, supported through difficult circumstances, and connected with resources that can help them move forward.
What You'll Do
- Build positive, respectful relationships with shelter participants while maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
- Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing challenging circumstances.
- Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive shelter environment.
- Monitor participant well-being, respond to concerns, and assist with conflict resolution and de-escalation.
- Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies, including administering First Aid when required.
- Complete incident reports and communicate important information to team members.
- Support participants in accessing appropriate community resources and services.
- Perform regular cleaning, sanitization, and site maintenance duties to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
- Work collaboratively with shelter staff and community partners to support continuity of care.
What You'll Bring
- Certificate or diploma in Social Services or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Understanding of homelessness, addiction, mental health, and trauma-informed care.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in challenging situations.
- Sound judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to crises.
- Strong teamwork skills, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
- First Aid, FoodSafe, Naloxone, WHMIS, and crisis intervention training, or willingness to obtain required certifications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Willingness to complete a vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
Compensation & Benefits
- $26.52 per hour
- Training opportunities.
Schedule
Our shelter operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts. Scheduling may include weekends and statutory holidays based on operational needs.
This is an on-site, active position involving walking, standing, cleaning, and occasional lifting.
Why Join Us?
At Ruth & Naomi's Mission, we believe in second chances, the value of every person, and the power of hope.
As a Community Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing safety, dignity, and compassionate care to individuals navigating some of life's most difficult circumstances.
If you're someone who leads with compassion, works well under pressure, and wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you!
View the full Job Description HERE!
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