Community Housing Support Worker

21 hours ago

Vernon, Canada John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay Full time

Position Overview As a casual Community Housing Support Worker, you’ll support individuals in our Community Living Services programs who live with neurodevelopmental disabilities and unique neurobehavioural needs. Our clients may be navigating things like substance use, housing challenges, dual diagnosis, or behaviours that place them at greater risk, so your compassion, patience, and creativity will make a real difference. You’ll work closely with the Quality Service Lead and/or Community Living Services Manager to understand each person’s goals and help build meaningful plans around daily living, recreation, social connections, housing, and finances. When helpful, you’ll also collaborate with families and community partners to support the person’s success. This role offers lots of independent work with individuals in their homes and out in the community, and every day brings a chance to help someone feel more supported, capable, and confident. Major Responsibilities Assist with activities of daily living (e.g. meeting professional appointments, budgeting, shopping, recreational activities, and basic cooking/meal planning assistance) Recognize, analyze, and address challenging and emergent situations Collaborate with CLBC facilitators and those served to determine service plans/goals Promote independence, safety, and overall quality of life Support with medication monitoring or management Use harm reduction and strengths-based approaches Contribute towards positive behavioural support frameworks Co-facilitate therapeutic, recreational, and educational social group activities Exercise good judgement and professional boundaries Maintain daily contact reports and conduct needs assessments Acknowledgement The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates and those eligible to work in Canada will be contacted. Diploma or degree in social, criminal justice, or behavioural sciences 1-3 years work experience in a similar field Knowledge of housing continuum and barriers to accessing safe and affordable housing Intermediate computer skills with ability and willingness to learn new programs Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract, and access to vehicle for work purposes Able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check Valid Level 1 First Aid certificate or higher If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know #J-18808-Ljbffr

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