Community Housing Support Worker - Youth

Bonaventuresupport; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An expanding social service agency on Vancouver Island seeks a compassionate Community Housing Support Worker. In this rewarding role, you will enhance the quality of life for individuals with diverse abilities by providing essential support in their daily activities and promoting their dignity and independence. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of those you support are met. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about empowering individuals and fostering inclusivity, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred education or experience with diverse abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Apply crisis intervention and risk management strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Support

Mentoring

Risk Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Community Support Work

Relevant Work Experience

Tools

First Aid with CPR Certificate

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

Job Title: Community Housing Support Worker

Location: Nanaimo

Position Type: Part Time

Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday (8am-8pm)

Wage: $24.41 - $27.89 per hour

Job Summary

Bonaventure Support Services is a dynamic and expanding social service agency on Vancouver Island. We offer a broad range of services, supports and opportunities to adults, children and youth who live with diverse abilities. Our focus is person-centered with goal-directed options, encouraging full participation in the community. As a Community Housing Support Worker, you will follow the direction of the Program Manager, and function as part of a team to provide for the daily living needs of individuals both in their home and in the community. You will be responsible for enhancing one's quality of life, ensuring the physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs of supported individuals are met. A key component of this role may be crisis intervention and risk management, recognizing behavior as communication and promoting positive behavioral intervention strategies, following program approaches in a consistent, safe, and competent manner. You may be required to provide mentoring and support when working directly and relationally with high-risk, vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with the activities of daily living involving their personal and health care, behavioural, nutritional, recreational, social, vocational, educational, and environmental needs as identified in their person-centered plans (PCP).
• Provide support and advocate choice, while assisting individuals in their physical, social, emotional, recreational, economic, educational, and vocational life skill development.
• Adhere to any relevant legislation and regulations (Motor Vehicle Act, CLBC, MCFD, CARF, WorkSafe-BC, Employment Standards).
• Work in collaboration with MCFD, CLBC, VIHA, DDMHT, HSCL, Behavior Consultants, etc. and the Bonaventure Leadership team.
• Uphold the Policies and Procedures of Bonaventure Support Services while modelling our Mission Statement, Values and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate a high degree of tolerance and respect for a supported individual's unique personality and challenges, while promoting one's dignity and rights.
• Perform all duties in a safe, efficient manner upholding the health and safety requirements of the program and report any health or safety concerns.
• Support and promote a friendly and effective working relationship with family and team members.
• Apply crisis intervention and risk management strategies.

Qualifications

• Preferred formal education (Diploma or Degree, CSW, RCA, SIVA etc.) and/or work experience with persons with diverse abilities and/or other relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal behavior and communication skills.
• The desire and ability to work with persons with diverse abilities and demonstrate personal suitability to promote dignity, independence, and individuality.
• Ability to work independently in a high-stress environment.
• Must be in good health with the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and shift responsibilities.

Required Documentation

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• RCMP Criminal Record Check (Schedule A - Employer will file).
• MCFD Hub Screening (Employer will file).
• First Aid with CPR Certificate.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
• Immunization Records or Medical Exemption.
• Signed Bonaventure Hire Package.
• 3 References - (One must be a most recent employer, second and third must be able to speak to your ability to work with vulnerable youths).
• Physician's Declaration.
• TB Screen.

You may apply for one job posting only, and the selected posting will be the position for which you will be interviewed. Please note only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Kindly note that applicants intending to work with children/youths must be screened in through the MCFD Hub before working in any youth program.

Thank you for your interest in Bonaventure Support Services.