Job Posting: Support Worker, Positive Living Fraser Valley

From Positive Living Fraser Valley

A full time support worker is needed to provide a variety of support services to clients with HIV  accessing services within our catchment area (Abbotsford to Boston Bar). These services include one on one support/counselling,  facilitation, medical transportation and medical advocacy, statistics collection, client/volunteer/community education and outreach and evaluating service delivery. Regular case management meetings are also a requirement.

Distribution of Harm Reduction supplies and a comfort level working with diverse populations is critical. This position is to fill a medical leave for approximately 6 months with the possibility of it becoming a permanent position.

Applicants ideally will have general knowledge of HIV and support/outreach experience. Applicants must possess a minimum of a one year accelerated certification in a related study and preference will be given to those possessing a two year or more diploma in human services.  Access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to use that vehicle to transport clients is a necessity. Business insurance will be required. A criminal record check is mandatory upon hire.

Please reply to the posting with a cover letter stating why you feel qualified to apply for this position and an updated resume.

Deadline for applications is February 10 however, we are looking to fill this position quickly so do not delay your application.

 

Send to Executive Director, Positive Living Fraser Valley Society: [email protected]