Community Housing Support Worker
About the role
We are seeking two casual individuals to join our team! The Community Housing Support Worker (CHSW) supports individuals in our Community Living Services programs with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex neurobehavioural issues. Complex neurobehavioural issues may include, but are not limited to, substance misuse, struggles maintaining housing, dual diagnosis, and challenging behaviour(s) that put the individual at increased risk of criminal justice involvement/being criminalized. The CHSW works in collaboration with the Quality Service Lead and/or the Manager of Community Living Services in assessing and establishing service delivery goals (occupational, recreational, social, housing and financial) with those served. Where appropriate, they incorporate the input of family members and other community stakeholders. Position requires working independently with the person served in their home and in the community.
This person will execute their position in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Core values of the John Howard Society Okanagan & Kootenay.
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
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or degree in social, criminal justice, or behavioural sciences
- 1-3 years work experience in similar field
- Knowledge of housing continuum and barriers to accessing safe and affordable housing
- 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
- Intermediate computer skills with ability and willingness to learn new programs
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.
Community Housing Support Worker
About the role
We are seeking two casual individuals to join our team! The Community Housing Support Worker (CHSW) supports individuals in our Community Living Services programs with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex neurobehavioural issues. Complex neurobehavioural issues may include, but are not limited to, substance misuse, struggles maintaining housing, dual diagnosis, and challenging behaviour(s) that put the individual at increased risk of criminal justice involvement/being criminalized. The CHSW works in collaboration with the Quality Service Lead and/or the Manager of Community Living Services in assessing and establishing service delivery goals (occupational, recreational, social, housing and financial) with those served. Where appropriate, they incorporate the input of family members and other community stakeholders. Position requires working independently with the person served in their home and in the community.
This person will execute their position in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Core values of the John Howard Society Okanagan & Kootenay.
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
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or degree in social, criminal justice, or behavioural sciences
- 1-3 years work experience in similar field
- Knowledge of housing continuum and barriers to accessing safe and affordable housing
- 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
- Intermediate computer skills with ability and willingness to learn new programs
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.