Youth Supportive Housing Worker - McCurdy Place F/T

at  Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna Branch

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Youth Supportive Housing Worker for our McCurdy Place Supportive Housing program. This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week Tuesday – Saturday, 3pm-11pm.

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;
• Experience working specifically with youth and the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is considered an asset;
• Experience providing mediation/conflict resolution;
• Demonstrated skill in supporting youth experiencing homelessness and providing quality, evidence-based services;
• Computer literacy skills;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of health and social service systems with understanding of the complexity of the income assistance system;
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, including those with serious mental illness and/or addictions and complex health and social issues;
• An ability to manage a flexible work environment;
• Current first aid certification 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

• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with housing, health and social service professionals addressing clients’ outstanding needs;
• Create care plans to focus on housing stability, personal goals and safety
• Connect clients to income supports to which they are entitled: Income Assistance, Persons With Disability (PWD), GST rebates, income tax rebates, advocacy with income assistance personnel;
• Work in Collaboration with the Ministry of Child and Family Development for participants who are minors and are in the care of MCFD.
• Develop and facilitate life skills programming;
• Liaise with community agencies and businesses to fulfill program needs and ensure a smooth flow of information and resources;
• Provide appropriate information and referrals to appropriate agencies;
• Prepare referral letters and offer referral information to client;
• Provide an ethical, efficient and therapeutic approach to dealing with crisis intervention in a timely manner;
• Provide safe care to the client in potentially dangerous situations;
• Maintain files, case notes and daily statistics;
• Maintain timely statistics regarding contacts and activities;
• Meet regularly with Team Lead and Support Workers;
• Update information as required to assist other agencies;
• Administer medication through the Safe Medication Storage Program;
• Provide Home Support in units to help with life support skills building;
• Participate in Case Management meetings and carry an ongoing case load;
• Other duties as required.