One-to-One Community Support Specialist

John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay; Penticton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is seeking an Outreach & Community Inclusion Community Support Worker (OCSW) to build supportive relationships with adults referred by CLBC who have neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex needs. You will work one-to-one to help clients access homes and communities.

You will assess needs, set goals, support daily living skills, and respond with strength-based, harm-reduction approaches, documenting progress and collaborating with families and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related human or social services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Service Work).
• At least one year of recent, relevant experience supporting individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, one-to-one outreach and community-based support to individuals with complex needs.
• Assess needs and collaboratively develop service goals related to daily living, housing, social inclusion, recreation, and life skills.
• Support activities of daily living (ADLs) such as appointments, budgeting, shopping, and meal planning.
• Promote independence, safety, and quality of life through strength-based and harm-reduction approaches.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily narratives, assessments, and reports.
• Collaborate with CLBC facilitators, family members, and community stakeholders as appropriate.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Judgment

Harm-reduction approach

Professional boundaries

Education

Diploma or degree in related field

Job description

The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is seeking an Outreach & Community Inclusion Community Support Worker (OCSW) to build supportive relationships with adults referred by CLBC who have neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex needs. You will work one-to-one to help clients access homes and communities.

You will assess needs, set goals, support daily living skills, and respond with strength-based, harm-reduction approaches, documenting progress and collaborating with families and