The Supportive Housing Worker (SHW) will work to assist tenants/residents of Nelson CARES housing program. The job will focus on support services in conjunction and collaboration with the North Shore Inn Program Manager. Specifically, the SHW will offer support services as needed, including life skills support, accessing medical services and addictions treatment and/or mental [...]
The Custodian/Groundskeeper will perform various maintenance tasks at Nelson CARES sites under the direction of the Facilities Manager. The role requires professional, efficient work in compliance with Nelson CARES Society policies, with a focus on tenant safety and well-being. View Job Post
The Maintenance Worker will be involved in all aspects of unit and building maintenance as well as the care of the grounds at Cedar Grove Estates and Copper Mountain Court. Additional work may be assigned at other sites operated by NCARES Society. View Job Post
The NCOH Drop-In Attendant will ensure that all safety protocols are followed and that drop-in services (clothing, food, outreach, referrals, etc.) are provided to clients. The Drop-in Attendant is expected to prioritize building positive relationships with clients and be ready to respond to emergencies. View Job Post
One of the services that the Kootenay Seniors Program offers is home support for seniors. The goal of this service is to provide housekeeping duties, laundry, and respite care for seniors, thru Home Support Workers, that enable seniors to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. This position will be responsible for [...]
October is Community Living Month and Disability Employment Awareness Month. Nelson CARES Society’s Custom Fit Inclusion & Employment Program would like to thank the following businesses for providing and cultivating inclusive employment opportunities to people with diverse abilities. These business partners include: The Adventure Hotel, Andex Equipment Rentals, Cake Betty, Chamber of Commerce, City of [...]
Please find the link for the Nelson CARES Society annual report for 2024-2025 below. Click Here
The 15th Annual Report Card on Homelessness highlights the current state of homelessness in Nelson, and how we can work together to address it. Numbers tell a story that cannot be ignored. Importantly, it raises the voices of community members experiencing homelessness and service providers who need to be heard in the development of meaningful [...]
BC Housing has awarded Nelson CARES Society the operating contract for a new supportive housing complex at 45 Government Rd. in Nelson. The addition of 43 supportive homes to the community will provide a pathway to supports and stable housing for people experiencing homelessness. Tenants will benefit from a comprehensive range of non-clinical supports for [...]
The Nelson CARES Society (NCARES) Board of Directors warmly invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, October 15th, at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Adventure Hotel Banquet Room, 616 Vernon St. (entrance on the Hall St. side). To vote at the AGM, you must be an [...]
