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Cicada Place | Our Services & Approach:

Cicada Place opened it’s doors in 1999 – as a first of it’s kind program in BC.

Cicada provides 10 supported housing units for youth aged 16 – 22. This offers a unique opportunity for youth to live independently within a supportive environment. Staff are available to offer support &  guidance through group life skills programs, bridging to community services, connection to educational programs & more.
Learn more about Cicada > 

Throughout the years Cicada Place has made a positive impact in the lives of many youth! Check out this 3 minute video > with reflections from a former youth about living at Cicada Place & the impact on her life’s path.

The Opportunity | Live-in Caretaker:

We’re seeking a reliable, responsible & self-directed individual who’s confident with a range of basic building maintenance & upkeep tasks to join our operations at Cicada. 

• Enjoy living rent-free in beautiful Nelson BC – A 2 bedroom, 850 square foot apartment, with separate entrance & small yard (great space for a little garden), close to downtown & within walking distance of all the local amenities is included as part of the contractor compensation package.
• This unique opportunity can be a great fit for an individual, partnership, or small family. 
• With caretaker duties averaging 15 hours a week, there’s flexibility to hold other employment – or share the work as a partnership or roommate team.
• Be part of the work of an inclusive organization that’s been making a difference in our community for over 50 years!

Key Duties & Qualifications:

The Cicada live-in caretaker contract position is integral to operations – providing building upkeep, maintenance & custodial duties as well as serving as the on-site emergency contact for residents evenings, weekends & holidays. This position is focussed on building operations & does not provide direct youth work.

The successful applicant will have building maintenance/custodial experience, excellent interpersonal & communication skills, a clear criminal records check, valid BC Driver’s License & reliable vehicle.

Compensation Package:

The compensation for the live-in caretaker contract position includes a two-bedroom apartment onsite at Cicada Place. In addition, a contract fee is paid in the amount of $614.08 on the 15^th and 30^th day of every month.

The Caretaker Apartment Space:

Take in the Caretaker apartment space ~ This 2 bedroom, 850 square foot space, is located onsite at Cicada with a seperate entrace & a small yard. An underground parking space is included. 

It’s centrally located in beautiful Nelson BC, steps from downtown & within walking distance of all the amenties – shopping, recreation, music, parks & more.
Explore all Nelson has to offer >

How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest & a current resume to by noon May 1st 2024 to

Joyce Dahms- Whiffen, Program Director, at jdahms@servicesfyi.ca

We gratefully thank all applicants for their interest! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kind words:

Kind words from our former live-in caretaker…

Nelson Community Services (NCS) is seeking a qualified and suitable candidate to fill a permanent .80 FTE position of Homelessness Prevention Worker. The worker will provide direct services to four priority populations who are Absolute, Hidden, or At-Risk of homelessness in Nelson. You will work as part of the NCS Outreach Services Team. To view the complete job description for full list of job duties and responsibilities click here

Key Duties:
· provide front-line, direct service to the one or more of the four priority populations and connects individuals to other appropriate community-based support services, provides accompaniment to appointments, follow-up support, and case coordination
· liaise with potential referring organizations
· provide life skills training, as appropriate, to help maintain housing
· provide education and support to landlords on housing at-risk individuals
· compile and enter data into BC Housing’s HSS database and NCS’s reports
· administer the rental supplements portion of program for qualifying individuals

Qualifications:
· minimum diploma in Human Services or related field and minimum of two years’ experience working with at-risk populations, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
· proven skills/experience working with individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness
· excellent working knowledge of community resources in Nelson
· have access to a reliable vehicle

This permanent position (28 hrs/week) .80 FTE begins as soon as possible. Union membership with BCGEU is required. The wage is consistent with JJEP Wage Grid 12 Adult, Youth and/or Child Worker [$29.17 – $33.49 per hour] of the Collective Agreement. There are no gender restrictions for this position. Orientation and training, including the database, will be provided. 

Please submit letter of interest and resume by email no later than noon on, April 15, 2024

to both: jdahms@servicesfyi.ca  AND amaskerine@servicesfyi.ca