Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Do you want to assist clients to live successfully in a residential and shelter setting through a harm reduction approach? Do you want to provide physical, emotional, and social support to a diverse adult population? If so, we want to hear from you!
WHY WORK WITH US? At JHSOK we provide competitive wages within the sector, extended health and dental benefits for eligible employees, and paid time off!
WORKING CONDITIONS
- 1 x 30 hours per week, Saturday - Monday, 6am - 4pm
- 1 x 40 hours per week, Sunday - Wednesday, 8pm - 6am
- 1 x 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday, 12am - 8am
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that meets clients needs
- Assist with case management
- Recognize, analyze, and handle potential emergencies to ensure no harm come to client and/or public
- Oversee overdose prevention services, intervene and administer Naloxone in event of overdose
- Participate in various client-focused activities
- Collect rent as needed
- Hourly observation duties
- Administer medications to clients as needed
- Provide life skills training
- Assist clients to appointments, shopping, or outreach activities
- Cleaning duties as required
- Client note documentation as per program policy
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or degree in social, criminal justice, or behavioural sciences
- 1-3 years work experience in similar field
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Class 5 drivers licence, clean drivers abstract, and access to vehicle for work purposes
- Able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Valid Basic First Aid certificate
- Demonstrated experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office and email in a professional setting, along with a strong ability and eagerness to learn new programs and platforms
We thank all applicants for their time, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know!
About John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants.
The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve.
Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.
Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Do you want to assist clients to live successfully in a residential and shelter setting through a harm reduction approach? Do you want to provide physical, emotional, and social support to a diverse adult population? If so, we want to hear from you!
WHY WORK WITH US? At JHSOK we provide competitive wages within the sector, extended health and dental benefits for eligible employees, and paid time off!
WORKING CONDITIONS
- 1 x 30 hours per week, Saturday - Monday, 6am - 4pm
- 1 x 40 hours per week, Sunday - Wednesday, 8pm - 6am
- 1 x 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday, 12am - 8am
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that meets clients needs
- Assist with case management
- Recognize, analyze, and handle potential emergencies to ensure no harm come to client and/or public
- Oversee overdose prevention services, intervene and administer Naloxone in event of overdose
- Participate in various client-focused activities
- Collect rent as needed
- Hourly observation duties
- Administer medications to clients as needed
- Provide life skills training
- Assist clients to appointments, shopping, or outreach activities
- Cleaning duties as required
- Client note documentation as per program policy
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or degree in social, criminal justice, or behavioural sciences
- 1-3 years work experience in similar field
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Class 5 drivers licence, clean drivers abstract, and access to vehicle for work purposes
- Able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Valid Basic First Aid certificate
- Demonstrated experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office and email in a professional setting, along with a strong ability and eagerness to learn new programs and platforms
We thank all applicants for their time, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know!
About John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants.
The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve.
Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.