Posted 28 days ago
Transitional Housing Worker (Auxiliary)
@ PCRS General
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Pacific Community Resources Society is hiring a part-time (auxiliary) Transitional Housing Worker to provide one-on-one case management and housing support to youth in its co-ed Semi Independent Living homes in Vancouver. The work includes life skills coaching, housing search, moving help, landlord advocacy and liaising with social workers. Wage grid 13 pays $30.86 to $32.18 per hour, and the posting lists a range of paid leave, health and pension benefits.
Pay:
$30.86–$32.18 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Build supportive relationships and individualized service plans with youth
- Support youth with housing search, moving and landlord advocacy
- Maintain accurate case notes and monitor youth progress
- Provide life skills and house meeting support in semi-independent homes
Requirements summary:
- Knowledge of tenant and landlord rights and housing documentation
- Thorough knowledge of relevant government legislation
- Ability to respond to crisis scenarios using agency protocols
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in a culturally inclusive environment
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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PCRS General
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PCRS has been delivering social services across British Columbia since 1984.
Full company description
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) has been providing social services since 1984 across BC, in education, employment, housing, substance use, mental health, and youth and family support services. PCRS is grateful to operate on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples. Our Mission: Inspiring healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration. Our Vision: Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,325
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 212
- Reported office locations
- 2780 E Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 1Y8, CA
- 10453 Whalley Blvd, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 5B1, CA
- 45921 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia V2P 1B5, CA
- Business categories
- Social
- Health Care
- Communities
- Consulting
- Education
- Family
- Mental Health
- Social Assistance
- Other recorded names
- PCRS General
- Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS)
- Specialties
- Youth
- Addictions
- Education
- Outreach
- Counselling
- Families
- Employment
- Aboriginals
- Housing
- and Newcomers
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) has been providing social services since 1984 across BC, in education, employment, housing, substance use, mental health, and youth and family support services. PCRS is grateful to operate on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples. Our Mission: Inspiring healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1984 |
| Specialties | YouthAddictionsEducationOutreachCounsellingFamiliesEmploymentAboriginalsHousingand Newcomers |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
| View page |
Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities.
Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at [email protected]. Personal information will be kept confidential.
Last Date to Apply:
Open Until Filled
About PCRS
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.
About the Program
The Vancouver Housing program provides 1-1 case management and support diverse youth residing in our co-ed Semi Independent Living homes, and provides individualized housing supports to vulnerable youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Vancouver area, such as housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaising with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable housing.
Hours & Conditions of Work
- Auxiliary (casual)
- This position is part of the regional Youth Services team and may be called upon to support other programs and services in their day to day activities.
Position Summary
Wage Grid 13 ($30.86 to $32.18 per hour)
The Transitional Housing Worker will provide 1-1 case management and support diverse youth residing in our co-ed Semi Independent Living homes. Staff will provide one-on-one support, life skills and individualized goals as well as group activities such as house meetings and house clean.
This position involves developing relationships with youth as well as liaising with professionals such as social workers, school personnel, and community staff. The Workers provide housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaise with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable housing.
Responsibilities
- Develops supportive and engaging relationships with youth, developing individualized service plans in consultation with youth participants
- Assists youth in maintaining program expectations such as attending house meetings, maintaining house cleanliness, supporting participants to attend school, work or volunteer opportunities and maintaining connection with their other support workers
- Maintains accurate case notes, monitoring youth progress, engagement and participation in the program
- Performs other duties such as moving support, collection of rent, and other administrative tasks may be required.
- Provides housing and life skills supports to youth residing in our Semi-independent living homes program
- Provides housing search support, moving assistance, landlord advocacy, mediation and liaise with social workers to support youth to find, secure and move in to safe and affordable housing
- Participates and engage in a collaborative and effective staff team
- Communicates effectively with coworkers and staff, and participate in team efforts
- Participates in professional development and training
Competencies & Knowledge
- Sound understanding of tenant and landlord rights
- Sound understanding of housing related documentation
- A thorough knowledge of relevant government legislation
- Ability to respond to crisis scenarios using agency protocols and ethics
- Effective team collaboration skills
- Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment for staff, partners, and participants
- Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple, often conflicting priorities
What We Offer
- Equitable & Transparent Base Pay – we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
- Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; additional paid time off for life events
- Additional paid holidays (ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day)
- Health Benefits Coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums - including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care
- Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
- Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling
- Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions
- Flexible schedules and earned day off program
- Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
- In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
- Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, JEDI and more
Eligibility varies depending on employment terms and role requirements – details for this specific opportunity will be provided on request.
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