About e4c
e4c is a community-focused organization working toward the elimination of poverty through collaboration with partners across sectors. We are dedicated to changing lives and growing inclusive, caring communities by supporting individuals and families in times of need and creating pathways to self-sufficiency. Guided by our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we strive for excellence, innovation, and meaningful community impact.
Position Summary
The Community Support Worker provides individualized, recovery-oriented support to residents within e4c’s long-term supported housing programs. Working with individuals experiencing mental health, addiction, and trauma-related challenges, the role promotes stability, wellness, and community integration through a relationship-based and trauma-informed approach.
The Community Support Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support resident goals, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and contribute to effective program delivery.
Schedule
- 4 days on 2 days off rotation; 3:00PM – 11:30PM
- This is a shift working position and schedule may vary according to program needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide relationship-based, trauma-informed support to residents, promoting wellness, recovery, and daily living skills development.
- Support residents with life skills learning, including cooking, medication management, communication, conflict resolution, and community engagement.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and healthcare partners to implement and support resident care plans and wellness goals.
- Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment through positive role modeling, supportive communication, and community-building activities.
- Assist with meal planning, food preparation, and maintaining food and wellness supplies in alignment with nutritional and program standards.
- Support community development initiatives by organizing activities, encouraging resident participation, and building positive relationships with community stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate communication, documentation, and administrative processes while ensuring compliance with organizational, health, and safety standards.
Qualifications
Education
- Diploma or Degree in Human Services, Education or related field.
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- Suicide Intervention
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and vehicle
- Proof of vehicle insurance (min. $2 million liability), registration and 3-year drivers abstract.
- Indigenous Awareness
- Medication Administration
- De-Escalation
- Trauma Informed Care
- Harm Reduction
- Food Safety
Experience
- 3+ years of direct service experience supporting diverse communities with complex and varied needs.
- Proven ability to foster a collaborative team environment and work within interdisciplinary partnerships.
- Strong knowledge and application of harm reduction, trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based practices.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $47,677.50
- 3 weeks vacation + 10 paid sick days
- Robust Benefits Package
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- RRSP Matching
- Professional Development Opportunities
At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith.
Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.