Community Housing Support Worker - Penticton

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

Position Overview

As a Community Housing Support Worker, you’ll support individuals in our Community Living Services programs who live with neurodevelopmental disabilities and unique neurobehavioural needs. Our clients may be navigating things like substance use, housing challenges, dual diagnosis, or behaviours that place them at greater risk, so your compassion, patience, and creativity will make a real difference.

You’ll work closely with the Quality Service Lead and/or Community Living Services Manager to understand each person’s goals and help build meaningful plans around daily living, recreation, social connections, housing, and finances. When helpful, you’ll also collaborate with families and community partners to support the person’s success.

This role offers lots of independent work with individuals in their homes and out in the community, and every day brings a chance to help someone feel more supported, capable, and confident.

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

• Other duties as assigned

What We Offer

• A supportive, caring, work environment with a focus on investing in our staff

• Professional development opportunities

• Immediate access to our robust Employee Assistance Program

Acknowledgement

The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates and those eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.

• 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

If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know!