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TENANT SUPPORT WORKER – HEATH HOUSE

August 27, 2021 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Tenant Support Worker (TSW) for our Heath House Supportive Housing program. This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,  7:00am-3:00pm. 

WHO IS A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER? 

Tenant Support Workers within our organization provide assistance, support and basic life  skills training to housing program residents. Ensuring the safety and security of the Program  Participants and their living environment while encouraging independence, self-responsibility  and the healthiest lifestyle possible will be critical to success in this role. 

WHAT DOES A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER DO? 

  • Provides feedback and input regarding participants’ needs, performance, and progress; ∙ Monitors medication to participants and provides medication reminders, in accordance  with established policy; 
  • Participates in and oversees various participant-focused social and recreational  activities; 
  • Identifies available social, economic, recreational, and educational services and  resources in the community that will meet participants’ needs. Provides participants with  related information; 
  • Assists participants with activities of daily living; 
  • Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as statistics,  progress reports, and daily logs; 
  • Receives participant feedback, and inquiries and complaints, and responds as required; ∙ Perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming,  dusting, washing dishes, and laundry; 
  • Performs outdoor residence maintenance as required; 
  • Provides direction to volunteers/practicum students as required; 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

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; 
  • Class V BC Driver’s License;  
  • Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe;  
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position; 
  • 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 problems;
  • Exceptional conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.

WHO IS CHMA…? 

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. Like what you hear…fantastic, check us out:  https://cmhakelowna.org/ 

CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU… 

  • A competitive wage 
  • All of the other Dental, Health & EAP Benefits 
  • 3 weeks vacation 
  • 12 sick days per year 
  • RRSP matching program 
  • A work life balance that actually works with you 
  • A culture that embodies ‘walk the talk’ form our Leadership Team 
  • As a non-profit, we definitely do NOT have foosball and free snacks, but what we DO  have, is the ability to empower our teams, be a part of something bigger…and learning  and growing in an organization that fosters transparency and trust. 

To apply for this opportunity, please forward a cover letter and resume by August 30, 2021 to  John West, HR Coordinator @ j[email protected] 

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna 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, 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 appearance. These values are embedded in the work  CMHA Kelowna 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.

Filed Under: Careers (Internal)

Youth Housing Worker – Weekends

July 27, 2021 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

WHO IS A YOUTH HOUSING WORKER?

The Youth Housing Worker is responsible for supporting 18 young people who will be housed on a Youth specific floor at a market housing building site on Benvoulin. The residents will be those who were homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Youth Housing Worker works with a team to build individualized care plans that include; health referral and advocacy, social connection, life skills development, employment and education support. The Youth Housing Worker provides support to clients to address quality of life issues that affect their health, wellness and connection with the community they live in and aims to achieve housing stability for each young person.

This role is a part-time, on-site, housing based case management that offers 15 hours per week, working Saturday and Sunday, 2:30pm-10:30pm within our Benvoulin Youth Housing program.

WHAT DOES A YOUTH HOUSING WORKER DO?

  • Foster and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with housing, health and social service professionals addressing clients’ outstanding needs;
  • Create care plans to focus on housing stability;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • Prepare referral letters and offer referral information to client;
  • 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;
  • Transport clients when appropriate;
  • Other duties as required.

YOUR STRENGTHS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
  • Experience working specifically with youth and the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
  • Demonstrated skill in supporting youth experiencing homelessness and a proven track record in providing quality, evidence-based services;
  • Excellent computer literacy skills;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Knowledge of health and social service systems with understanding of the complexity of the income assistance system;
  • Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing homelessness, including those with serious mental illness and/or addictions and complex health and social issues;
  • Demonstrated experience providing mediation/conflict resolution;
  • Demonstrated negotiation/communication skills;
  • An ability to manage a flexible work schedule;
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle for business purposes and acquire liability insurance;
  • Current first aid certification.

WHO IS CHMA…?

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. Like what you hear…fantastic, check us out: cmhakelowna.org

CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU…

  • A competitive salary of $23.27/hr
  • RRSP matching program
  • A work life balance that actually works with you
  • A culture that embodies ‘walk the talk’ form our Leadership Team
  • As a non-profit, we definitely do NOT have foosball and free snacks, but what we DO have, is the ability to empower our teams, be a part of something bigger…and learning and growing in an organization that fosters transparency and trust.

Please click here to go to Indeed and apply for this position prior to August 6, 2021.

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna 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, 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 appearance. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna 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.

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: CMHA jobs, CMHA Kelowna jobs, housing jobs, weekend jobs, youth housing jobs, youth housing worker

Tenant Support Worker – McCurdy Place

July 15, 2021 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Tenant Support Worker (TSW) for our McCurdy Place  Supportive Housing program. This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Sunday to  Thursday, 4:00pm-12:00am. 

WHO IS A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER? 

Tenant Support Workers within our organization provide assistance, support and basic life  skills training to housing program residents. Ensuring the safety and security of the Program  Participants and their living environment while encouraging independence, self-responsibility  and the healthiest lifestyle possible will be critical to success in this role. 

WHAT DOES A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER DO? 

  • Provides feedback and input regarding participants’ needs, performance, and progress; ∙ Monitors medication to participants and provides medication reminders, in accordance  with established policy; 
  • Participates in and oversees various participant-focused social and recreational  activities; 
  • Identifies available social, economic, recreational, and educational services and  resources in the community that will meet participants’ needs. Provides participants with  related information; 
  • Assists participants with activities of daily living; 
  • Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as statistics,  progress reports, and daily logs; 
  • Receives participant feedback, and inquiries and complaints, and responds as required; ∙ Perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming,  dusting, washing dishes, and laundry; 
  • Performs outdoor residence maintenance as required; 
  • Provides direction to volunteers/practicum students as required; 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

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; 
  • Class V BC Driver’s License;  
  • Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe;  
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position; 
  • 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 problems;  
  • Exceptional conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills. 

WHO IS CHMA…? 

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. Like what you hear…fantastic, check us out:  https://cmhakelowna.org/ 

CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU… 

  • A competitive wage 
  • All of the other Dental, Health & EAP Benefits 
  • 3 weeks vacation 
  • 12 sick days per year 
  • RRSP matching program 
  • A work life balance that actually works with you 
  • A culture that embodies ‘walk the talk’ form our Leadership Team 
  • As a non-profit, we definitely do NOT have foosball and free snacks, but what we DO  have, is the ability to empower our teams, be a part of something bigger…and learning  and growing in an organization that fosters transparency and trust. 

To apply for this opportunity, please forward a cover letter and resume by July 21, 2021 to John  West, HR Coordinator @ j[email protected] 

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna 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, 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 appearance. These values are embedded in the work  CMHA Kelowna does every day. 

Filed Under: Careers (Internal)

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