Supportive Housing Worker

at  Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna Branch

CMHA Kelowna is hiring for full-time Supportive Housing Workers for our Supportive Housing Programs. Full time means 32 – 40 hours per week. We have five Supportive Housing Sites located throughout Kelowna that have been successfully housing and supporting individuals who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused for more than 20 years.

YOUR STRENGTHS & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 as well as a Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work;
• Criminal Record Check in the Vulnerable Sector is required;
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid, Naloxone, ASIST and Food Safe are considered an asset;
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position;
• Ability to recognize personal and position limitations;
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to organize and prioritize;
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in participants;
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with participants;
• Ability to instruct;
• Ability to analyze and resolve challenges;
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to maintain consistent professional boundaries
• Working knowledge of community resources is considered an asset.

WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA?

At CMHA Kelowna, 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.org

Please refer the Job description for details