Jobs in Kelowna, Canada

Do you want to assist clients to live successfully in a residential and shelter setting through a harm reduction approach? Do you want to provide physical, emotional, and social support to a diverse adult population? If so, we want to hear from you!

At JHSOK we provide competitive wages within the sector, extended health and dental benefits for eligible employees, and paid time off!

• 1 x 30 hours per week, Saturday - Monday, 6am - 4pm

• 1 x 40 hours per week, Sunday - Wednesday, 8pm - 6am

• 1 x 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday, 12am - 8am

• Identify social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that meet clients' needs

• Assist with case management

• Recognize, analyze, and handle potential emergencies to ensure no harm comes to client and/or public

• Oversee overdose prevention services, intervene and administer Naloxone in event of overdose

• Participate in various client-focused activities

• Collect rent as needed

• Hourly observation duties

• Administer medications to clients as needed

• Provide life skills training

• Assist clients to appointments, shopping, or outreach activities

• Cleaning duties as required

• Client note documentation as per program policy

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

• 1-3 years work experience in similar field

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

• Class 5 driver's licence, clean driver's abstract, and access to vehicle for work purposes

• Able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

• Valid Basic First Aid certificate

• Demonstrated experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office and email in a professional setting, along with a strong ability and eagerness to learn new programs and platforms

We thank all applicants for their time; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know!