Community Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Penticton, Canada South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society Full time

South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society

Community Support Worker - Housing

Full-Time Position (5 days per week)

We are seeking an energetic individual to join our Housing Team which is focused on finding and maintaining safe and affordable housing for individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness.

**Duties include**: housing search and advocacy; arranging security deposits, the connection of utilities, and the moving of belongings; and providing one-on-one supports.

**Qualifications**: Post secondary education with a Mental Health Worker Certificate or Community Support Worker or Human Service Worker Diploma. A working knowledge of the BC Residential Tenancy Act would be a definite asset. One year previous experience working with people living with mental illness.

**Other Requirements**:Reliable personal transportation, a good driving record and a class 5 driver’s license, as driving is a requirement; first aid certificate; criminal record check; computer literacy; excellent written and spoken English; good interpersonal skills, and in a physical condition capable of assisting in the moving of belongings up flights of stairs. Proof of first 2 COVID vaccinations is required.

**Benefits - after 3 month probation**:

- Prescription Costs
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- Professional Services: Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, Naturopath, etc.

**Further there will be**:

- On the Job Mentoring & Training
- Ongoing Career Opportunities
- Reimbursement of Employment Mileage

South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society

Attention: Linda Sankey, Executive Director

2-996 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E4

Fax: 250-490-3912

Posted until filled

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2021-01-14



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