Adult Supportive Housing Worker Shift A, Schedule 1

Education and Experience

Diploma in a related human/social service field

A minimum of one (1) year recent related experience which should include experience working with high risk adults in helping capacities

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Other Skills and Abilities

Worker must:

Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.

Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.

Have the ability to accept the differences he or she will find among his or her clients.

Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socio-economic status, political affiliations, or national ancestry.

Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.

Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities.

Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.

Have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.

Have basic computer and Internet skills.

Other Job Requirements

The Supportive Housing Worker must be able to work shift work, including overnights.

Driving clients may be required to fulfill the job duties. The Supportive Housing Worker must have a valid driver's license and safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy.

Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks, one from the Criminal Records Review and one from the RCMP.

The Supportive Housing Worker will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. The Worker will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations set out by BC Housing.