Castlegar Community Services Society (CCSS) is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded individual to join our team as the Community Connect Day Coordinator. This position will lead the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the 4th Annual Community Connect Day, one of CCSS’s signature annual community events.

The Safe Home Program provides short-term emergency shelter and support to women and their dependent children who are experiencing relationship violence. Working from a trauma-informed, client-centred approach, the Worker responds to crisis situations, coordinates confidential emergency accommodations, and provides emotional support, advocacy, safety planning, and practical assistance to help women and children move toward safety and stability.

The Castlegar Women’s Centre provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where women and gender-diverse individuals can build meaningful connections, access practical supports, strengthen resilience, and experience a sense of belonging. Through participant-led programming, trauma-informed practice, and strong community partnerships, the Castlegar Women’s Centre empowers participants to build confidence, develop life skills, improve well-being, and connect with the resources they need to thrive.

This position is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day activities of the Out of the Cold Shelter Program. This includes completing intakes/discharges, ensuring safety of clients and other staff, perimeter walks, assisting with client case planning, making referrals, and provide general housekeeping duties including food preparation and cleaning. The Community Shelter Worker assists clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible through supporting their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional and daily life skills development.