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WHOIS A YOUTH SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKER?
The Youth Supportive Housing Worker (YSHW) in the Bright Mindz Program is dedicated to supporting young individuals who are housed in a specialized youth floor at a market housing building. This position focuses on assisting program participants who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, promoting housing stability and enhancing quality of life. The YSHW collaborates with amultidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized support plans encompassing health referrals, social connections, life skills, and educational and employment support.
WHATDOES A YOUTH SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKER DO?
Fosterand maintain collaborative relationships with housing, health, and social service professionals to address clients’ needs effectively
Createand implement individualized support plans aimed at achieving housing stability for each program participant
Provides life skills training such as cooking, housekeeping and personal self-management skills
Connect clients to available income supports as required and advocate on their behalf with relevant agencies
Liaise with community agencies and businesses to ensure program needs are met and facilitate the flow of information and resources
Provide accurate information and appropriate referrals to clients regarding community resources
Employan ethical, efficient, and therapeutic approach to crisis intervention in atimely manner
Ensurethe safety of clients in potentially dangerous situations, following established protocols
Maintain accurate case files, notes, and daily statistics regarding client interaction sand program activities
Prepare referral letters and manage information updates to assist other agencies
Ensure compliance with program policies, including monitoring tenant guest policies
Performs other related duties as assigned
YOUR STRENGTHS &
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent education required
Criminal Records Check Clearance in the vulnerable sector is required
Diplomain Community Social Service considered an asset
Understanding of working with a Trauma Informed lens
Abilityto be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental health challenges and/or mental illness
Certificate sin First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, Naloxone and Food Safe are considered an asset
Experience working with youth, particularly those facing homelessness, mental illness, and/or addictions is considered an asset
Experience working with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is considered an asset
Abilityto build trusting relationships with youth, demonstrating empathy and understanding
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Mediation and conflict resolution skills to address disputes and challenges among residents
Abilityto maintain consistent professional boundaries
Familiarity with health and social service systems, especially the income assistance system
Understanding of Harm Reduction theory and demonstrated ability to implement harm reduction strategies
Understanding of Intentional Outreach, Housing First, Rapid Re-Housing, and Shelter Diversion principles is considered an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess client needs and develop appropriate interventions
WHOIS CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT?
AtCMHA Kelowna & District, 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…
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