Community Housing Support Specialist - Empower Independence

John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay; Penticton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is seeking a Community Housing Support Worker to assist individuals in our Community Living Services programs who live with neurodevelopmental disabilities and unique neurobehavioural needs. You will help build plans around daily living, recreation, social connections, housing, and finances, with collaboration from families and partners.

This role offers independent work in homes and the community, with daily opportunities to help clients feel more

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in social, criminal justice, or behavioural sciences.
• 1-3 years work experience in a similar field.
• Knowledge of housing continuum and barriers to accessing safe and affordable housing.
• Intermediate computer skills with ability and willingness to learn new programs.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract, and access to vehicle for work purposes.
• Able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
• Valid Level 1 First Aid certificate or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (e.g. appointments, budgeting, shopping, recreation, basic cooking).
• Recognize, analyze, and address challenging situations.
• Collaborate with CLBC facilitators and those served to determine service plans/goals.
• Promote independence, safety, and quality of life.
• Support with medication monitoring or management.
• Use harm reduction and strengths-based approaches.
• Contribute toward 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or degree in social, criminal justice, or behavioural sciences

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is seeking a Community Housing Support Worker to assist individuals in our Community Living Services programs who live with neurodevelopmental disabilities and unique neurobehavioural needs. You will help build plans around daily living, recreation, social connections, housing, and finances, with collaboration from families and partners.

This role offers independent work in homes and the community, with daily opportunities to help clients feel more