CMHA Kelowna & District is hiring a full-time SupportiveHousing Worker for our Supportive Housing Program. This position offers 32hours per week with a work schedule ofFriday – Monday, 11pm-7am. We have fiveSupportive Housing Sites located throughout Kelowna that have been successfullyhousing and supporting individuals who are unhoused or at risk of beingunhoused for more than 20 years.WHO IS A SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGWORKER?The Supportive Housing Worker(SHW) provides direct support working within a 24-hour, 7 days per weeksupportive housing environment with adults struggling with a variety ofchallenges including homelessness, substance use, mental health and mentalillness. SHWs ensure that program participants’ physical, emotional, social,and medical needs are met and provide a protected and secure environment to enhancequality of life through activities of daily living, the development of lifeskills and fostering independence.WHAT DOES A SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGWORKER DO?Recognizes participants’ strengths and honorstheir abilities while offering flexible person-centered support in establishingand progressing towards goalsProvides feedback and input regarding participants’ needs and progress to the Team Lead and other involved communityprofessionalsSupports the Recreation Worker with various participant-focused social and recreational activitiesIdentifies available social, economic,recreational, and educational services and resources in the community that willmeet participant needs and facilitates referralsProvides life skills training such as housekeeping, personal self-management skills, and assistance with using publictransit to get to appointments Ensures a secure and healthy site for participantsCompletes indoor and outdoor housekeeping duties, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, emptying garbage bins,yard work, shoveling snow, etc.Monitors medication and provide medication remindersRecognize and respond to potential emergency situations such as crisis response, mental health and substance use, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation to ensure the safety of participants and staffManages crises,



including provide timely response in providing CPR and Naloxone as part of overdose responseCompletes and maintains related records and documentation including daily program participant logs, case relateddocumentation, progress reportsPerforms other related duties as assigned.YOUR STRENGTHS & EXPERIENCE:Grade 12 or equivalent education requiredAbility to transport program participants to activities and appointments within the community via public transit on an occasional basisAbility to travel between facilities to provide shift coverage on an occasional basisCriminal Record Check clearance in the Vulnerable SectorDiploma in Human Services or related field considered an assetCertificates in First Aid, CPR, Naloxone and Food Safe considered an assetExperience working in a Supportive Housing environment considered an assetExperience working in the Community Social Service sector considered an assetAbility to be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental health challenges and/or mental illnessAbility to be regularly exposed to and in direct contact with dust, dirt, germs and human bio-productsVerbal and written communication skillsAbility to engage respectfully and develop rapport with program participants with multiple barriersAbility to work in cooperation with team members and independentlyUnderstanding of and commitment to working with people experiencing mental health concerns and substance useWorking knowledge of community-based resourcesAbility to maintain consistent professional boundariesBasic understanding of Microsoft Outlook,



Word and ExcelUnderstanding of working with a Trauma Informed lensUnderstanding of Harm Reduction and HousingFirst principlesAbility to organize and prioritize competing program and participant needsStrong attention to detail for documenting participant logs and critical incidentsAbility to recognize changes in residents, analyze and resolve challengesProblem-solving and crisis intervention skills to resolve participant conflictsWHO IS CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT?At CMHA Kelowna & District, we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learn more, check out our website at www.Cmhakelowna.OrgCMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT OFFERSYOU:A competitive wage of $26.57/hourDental, Health & EAP BenefitsWellness Spending AccountRRSP matching programVacation & Personal Health DaysA workplace culture that fosters learning, transparency, trust and teamworkAs an employer, CMHA Kelowna & District strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna & District that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical self-expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna & District does every day.We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Overnight Supportive Housing Worker - C$25.3 - C$29.4 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 CMHA Kelowna & District
📍 Winnipeg