Community Support Worker
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Worked at all sites throughout Vancouver which included; shelters, supportive housing, transitional housing and more. Provided a range of supports, serving homeless/at-risk individuals, many of whom are living with mental illness, substance use, and/or physical health issues. Used a strengths-based model, to participate with tenants in the development and implementation of service plans, including assessment; goal setting, achievement, and review; resource acquisition; and monitoring in the… Show more Worked at all sites throughout Vancouver which included; shelters, supportive housing, transitional housing and more. Provided a range of supports, serving homeless/at-risk individuals, many of whom are living with mental illness, substance use, and/or physical health issues. Used a strengths-based model, to participate with tenants in the development and implementation of service plans, including assessment; goal setting, achievement, and review; resource acquisition; and monitoring in the areas of daily living, financial, vocational/educational, social supports, health, harm reduction, culture, recovery, and leisure/recreational supports. Worked closely and collaboratively with other direct service staff, family, government ministries, and external service providers, advocating for access and rights as needed. Provided daily support including medication administration, building security, crisis intervention, health and recreational groups, and general problem-solving. Show less