Housing Outreach Worker
Program: Women's Mobile Primary Care (WMPC)
Organization: Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS)
Location: Vancouver, BC (Downtown Eastside)
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (0.3 FTE, One-Year Term)
Hours: 12 hours per week
Wage: $26.89 per hour
Union: BCGEU
Position Summary
The Housing Outreach Worker supports women experiencing homelessness and housing instability to access and maintain safe housing. This role provides housing-focused outreach, advocacy, case management, tenancy support, and connection to community resources.
Responsibilities
- Conduct housing assessments and support housing planning.
- Assist clients with BC Housing applications and related documentation.
- Provide advocacy with landlords, housing providers, and service agencies.
- Support tenancy maintenance and housing stabilization.
- Connect clients with income supports and community resources.
- Participate in outreach and interdisciplinary case planning.
- Maintain confidential client documentation and records.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Community Support, or related field.
- Minimum two years of related experience.
- Knowledge of homelessness services, supportive housing, and BC Housing programs.
- Experience providing outreach, advocacy, and case management.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and cultural safety.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities is strongly preferred.
VAHS strongly encourages applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates.
Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Pay: From $26.89 per hour
Work Location: In person
