Position OverviewAs 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 ResponsibilitiesAssist 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 situationsCollaborate with CLBC facilitators and those served to determine service plans/goalsPromote independence, safety, and overall quality of lifeSupport with medication monitoring or managementUse harm reduction and strengths-based approachesContribute towards positive behavioural support frameworksCo-facilitate therapeutic, recreational,



and educational social group activitiesExercise good judgement and qualified boundariesMaintain daily contact reports and conduct needs assessmentsOther duties as assignedWhat We OfferA supportive, caring, work environment with a focus on investing in our staffProfessional development opportunitiesImmediate access to our robust Employee Assistance ProgramAcknowledgementThe 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 sciences1-3 years work experience in a similar fieldKnowledge of housing continuum and barriers to accessing safe and affordable housingIntermediate computer skills with ability and willingness to learn new programsExcellent written and verbal English communication skillsClass 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract, and access to vehicle for work purposesAble to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record CheckValid Level 1 First Aid certificate or higherIf you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know!

📌 Community Housing Support Worker - Penticton
🏢 John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
📍 Penticton