Community Support Worker #011-22

3 weeks ago

Salmon Arm, Canada John Howard Society Okanagan & Kootenay Full time

**COMPETITION NUMBER**:011-22

**DEPARTMENT**: Community Living Services / CLBC

**DIVISION**: Community Living Services / CLBC

**LOCATIONS**: Salmon Arm BC

**COMPENSATION**: $20.60-23.90/hour + EFAP

**Status**: Part time Permanent, 6 hours/week

**SHIFT SCHEDULE**: Flexible

**START DATE**: As soon as possible

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

Directly supporting adults referred by Community Living of BC (CLBC) with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex neurologically-based behaviours. Characteristics may include, but are not limited to, struggles maintaining housing upkeep, substance misuse dual diagnosis, and challenging behaviour(s) that put the individual at increased risk of criminal justice involvement. Assess and collaboratively establish service delivery goals (ex. occupational, recreational, social, housing and financial) with those served. Where appropriate, incorporate the input of family members and other community stakeholders. Support with activities of daily living (ADL) and promoting independent life skills. Position requires working independently with the person served in their home and/or in the community.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Under the direction of the JHS Director of Community Living Services, complete duties in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Recognize, analyze, and address challenging and emergent situations.
- Maintain daily narrative reports of contact and develop needs-assessments and related tools.
- Ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and in accordance with policies of confidentiality.
- Work collaboratively with CLBC facilitators and those served to determine service plans and goals. Where appropriate, incorporate the input of family members and other stakeholders.
- Promote the independence, safety, and overall quality of life of those served in the community.
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL). This can involve, but is not limited to, meeting professional appointments, budgeting, shopping, and basic cooking/meal planning assistance.
- Home-based & community based support.
- Utilization of harm reduction and strength-based approaches.
- Follow and contribute towards creating positive behavioural support frameworks
- Exercise good judgement and upholding professional and consistent boundaries.
- Co-facilitate therapeutic, recreational, and education pro-social group activities as needed.
- As a member of the JHS team, position can involve general office support and committee work, as necessary.
- *Other duties within the scope of work as assigned by the Manager and/or Director of CLS

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Diploma/degree in related human/social services field (Psychology, Sociology, SW, HSW, CSW, etc.)
- And/or at least one (1) year of recent job-related experience
- Able to write factual reports, keep accurate records, and communicate effectively
- First Aid & CPR certificate
- Naloxone training, preferred
- Mental Health First Aid, preferred
- Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and access to vehicle for use of transporting those served (mileage covered at.525 per km)

*

Contingent upon proof of COVID-19 immunization”

*A combination of education and experience may be considered relevant to expectations of this position

**Is John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay Right for You?**

Have you had moments where you’ve wanted to give up on the human race because you can’t face another trivial conversation about Keto? Do you have a keen sense of social injustice to the point that your friends have suggested you channel that outrage somewhere besides Facebook? Have you ever been called “delusional with your utopian vision for a better community” and taken it as a compliment? Well consider a career at John Howard Society. There is something honest, raw, and real about our work and the people we serve. Stripped of pretenses and the banality of corporate profits, the work of John Howard is all about meaningful human connection and a drive to make the world a better place for everyone.

Our opportunities range from casual to part-time to full-time with opportunity to learn new skills and advance in the organization. It’s great work with great people passionate about a common goal: housing, justice, and inclusion for all. We care about our community and we care about our team. Some of our perks include: fair and transparent hiring and compensation policy, comprehensive industry leading myFlex group benefits customizable to your individual needs, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), RRSP matching program, generous paid time off, and opportunities for growth and training.

We offer a variety of work settings where you can make a difference - from shelter to housing first as well as a variety of community outreach inclusion and justice programs where every day is different EVERY.SINGLE.DAY Andif somewhere along the way you got so “woke” to the real reasons why some people

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