Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission (KGM) is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to restoring hope and dignity to those in need. Guided by compassion and a servant’s heart, we provide essential services like emergency shelters, outreach programs, a dental clinic, a vibrant thrift store, and transitional housing. By ministering to the whole person—spirit, soul, and body—we create a community rooted in faith and love. Discover more about our mission and impact at www.kelownagospelmission.ca
As a Resident Support Worker/Custodian (RSW-C) at KGM, you oversee frontline activities, ensuring a safe environment for individuals experiencing homelessness. From assisting clients with basic needs to supporting their transition, you play a vital role in upholding our core values of respect and dignity. Your contributions have a profound impact on the lives of those we serve, embodying the essence of our organization's mission and values. Bay Ave operates an Overdose Prevention Site with supervised consumption.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate shelter activities that promote well-being and community engagement
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the shelter, adhering to health and safety standards
- De-escalate conflicts and ensure the safety of all residents
- Provide compassionate support to residents and maintain accurate client records.
- Assist with general housekeeping duties and manage residents’ belongings
Position Requirements
- Minimum of 3-months experience in social work or related field;
- Completion of High School Diploma as a minimum;
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, and other relevant platforms;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, encompassing active listening, conflict resolution, and negotiation, to build strong relationships within the team and with external partners.
- This position is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)
- This position works Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11pm to 7:30am (24 hour work week)
- KGM offers comprehensive health benefits after 6 months of employment.
This is a great opportunity to make a significant difference in the Kelowna community; we are looking forward to hearing from you!
#INDKGM
About Kelowna's Gospel Mission
In 1977, a few students from Okanagan Bible School visited Kelowna City Park weekly, offering coffee and conversation to park visitors. As winter approached there was an apparent need to shield vulnerable community members from the cold. The students opened a drop-in centre that grew to be Kelowna's Gospel Mission Society in 1978.
By 1985, we had a soup kitchen, a new emergency shelter, and the thrift store. With this foundation, we are able to advance in our mission to lead our community from homelessness into wholeness.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission (KGM) is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to restoring hope and dignity to those in need. Guided by compassion and a servant’s heart, we provide essential services like emergency shelters, outreach programs, a dental clinic, a vibrant thrift store, and transitional housing. By ministering to the whole person—spirit, soul, and body—we create a community rooted in faith and love. Discover more about our mission and impact at www.kelownagospelmission.ca
As a Resident Support Worker/Custodian (RSW-C) at KGM, you oversee frontline activities, ensuring a safe environment for individuals experiencing homelessness. From assisting clients with basic needs to supporting their transition, you play a vital role in upholding our core values of respect and dignity. Your contributions have a profound impact on the lives of those we serve, embodying the essence of our organization's mission and values. Bay Ave operates an Overdose Prevention Site with supervised consumption.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate shelter activities that promote well-being and community engagement
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the shelter, adhering to health and safety standards
- De-escalate conflicts and ensure the safety of all residents
- Provide compassionate support to residents and maintain accurate client records.
- Assist with general housekeeping duties and manage residents’ belongings
Position Requirements
- Minimum of 3-months experience in social work or related field;
- Completion of High School Diploma as a minimum;
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, and other relevant platforms;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, encompassing active listening, conflict resolution, and negotiation, to build strong relationships within the team and with external partners.
- This position is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)
- This position works Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11pm to 7:30am (24 hour work week)
- KGM offers comprehensive health benefits after 6 months of employment.
This is a great opportunity to make a significant difference in the Kelowna community; we are looking forward to hearing from you!
#INDKGM
About Kelowna's Gospel Mission
In 1977, a few students from Okanagan Bible School visited Kelowna City Park weekly, offering coffee and conversation to park visitors. As winter approached there was an apparent need to shield vulnerable community members from the cold. The students opened a drop-in centre that grew to be Kelowna's Gospel Mission Society in 1978.
By 1985, we had a soup kitchen, a new emergency shelter, and the thrift store. With this foundation, we are able to advance in our mission to lead our community from homelessness into wholeness.