Position OverviewAs a casual Community Housing Support Worker (CHSW), you will provide person-centered, community-based support to individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including those with complex behavioral, mental health, and substance use challenges. The CHSW works independently with individuals in their homes and occasionally in community settings.Both environments will frequently involve working in often energetic situations requiring sound judgment, adaptability, and robust crisis-response skills. This position also involves supporting clients in achieving outcomes related to housing stability, community inclusion, and independence by supporting individuals to develop and maintain life skills in alignment with their individualized service plans.This includes assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), facilitating access to community resources, and implementing behavioural and harm reduction strategies.Major ResponsibilitiesConduct initial and ongoing needs assessments to identify client strengths, risks, and service prioritiesAssist 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 situationsCollaboratively develop, implement, and regularly review individualized service plans with clients and stakeholdersAdvocate for and assist clients in accessing community resources, income supports, healthcare services, treatment programs, housing opportunities, and other servicesSupport clients with developing alternative coping strategies and behavioursContribute towards positive behavioural support frameworks, incorporating input from family members and support networks, where appropriateCo-facilitate therapeutic, recreational, and educational social group activitiesComplete assessments, progress reports,



and incident documentation accurately and within required timelinesWhat 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.Post-secondary education in Social Services, Human Services, Community Support, Mental Health and Addictions, Social Work, Criminology, Psychology, or another related fieldMinimum 1 year of recent and related experience supporting vulnerable populations in housing, shelter, social services, community support, corrections, healthcare, or a related environmentSolid understanding of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction principles, person-centred service delivery, and recovery-oriented approachesDemonstrated crisis intervention and problem-solving abilitiesKnowledge 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 skillsAbility to maintain a high degree of professionalism, boundaries, and confidentialityStrong sense of integrity and accountabilityAbility to prioritize and manage workload under pressureCondition of HireClass 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract, and access to a reliable insured vehicle for work purposesAble to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record CheckValid Emergency First Aid/CPR certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hireSatisfactory completion of the "Introduction to Homelessness Service Sector" training offered through HSABC within 30 days of hire

📌 Community Housing Support Worker (Casual) - Vernon & Kelowna
🏢 John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay
📍 Kelowna