Hyland House is a safe emergency shelter, available to people (19+ years old) who are currently homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. Two locations are offered: Hyland House in Newton and Bill Reid Place in Cloverdale. The shelters provide support and assistance with:

• improving life skills
• finding employment
• finding housing
• managing your home
• integrating into the community
• budgeting

QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience

The candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience.
• Current First Aid Certificate required.
• Unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Food Safe Certificate an asset
• Crisis Line experience an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with people with complex needs, including mental illness and addictions.
• Competency engaging and working with marginalized people.
• Experience working in the context of emergency residential settings.
• Good communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Awareness of culturally sensitive issues.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search preceding your start date.
Applicants with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.