Lift Community Services is working with all levels of government to eliminate poverty in the qathet Regional District and coordinate an end to the toxic drug health emergency. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. Lift operates many resource centres in our community, including the local Work BC Centre, the Community Resource Centre, the Family Place, and the Dr. Elsie Paul Literacy Centre.

Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

The Position

Lift is seeking two Summer Student Support Assistants. Reporting to the Community House Coordinator the Support Assistants will work with the Community Resource Centre and Family Place staff in a daily drop-in environment for marginalized members of our community, including those facing poverty, homelessness, ageism and health issues. These programs provide meals, coffee, networking, resources and supports.

The Support Assistants will work collaboratively with program managers and staff, and must be dedicated to working with a lens of anti-oppression, anti-racism, and trauma-informed practice.

Overview

• Number of Positions: 2
• Hours: 35 hours per week for 8-weeks
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Hourly Wage: $20.00
  
• Work Site:Community Resource Centre
• Start Date:ASAP
• Closing Date:May 19, 2025
• Questions?Contact Jessica Colasanto at [email protected]
• To Apply:Submit a self-designed resume and cover letter

Key Tasks and Competencies

• In collaboration with staff, identifies gaps in client services available within the community and coordinates or delivers appropriate resources/workshops/programs
• Distributes information about the centre and its programs
• Maintains knowledge of other community services and programs, and referral procedures
• Problem solves with clients to assist them in overcoming challenges in their lives
• Refers clients to other services as required
• Shares, reports and updates co-workers on community development activities and other such activities impacting client services
• Helps plan and support special events at the centre
• Receives patrons, offers tours to describe available services and fosters a welcoming and comfortable environment
• Assists with laundry and computer usage and other patron services
• Assists in preparing snacks/light meals and ensures food is available to patrons as required
• Monitors and supports patrons in maintaining appropriate behaviour as outlined in the Centres code of conduct
• Monitors cafe computers and arranges for technical assistance as required

Qualifications

• Foodsafe Level 1
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Social justice and empathetic approach to supporting individuals and families facing barriers in community, e.g., poverty, unemployment, homelessness, substance use challenges, mental health challenges.
  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• This role includes travel between our various locations
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
• Shared office environment
• Some self-directed work
• Criminal Record Check

We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As an inclusive employer, we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of theTlaamin People. We honour the land, the Tlaamin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.