kelowna, bc community support worker Jobs – 65 Openings This Week

Casual Frontline Support Worker - Kelowna
Kelowna Women's Shelter —Kelowna, BC
- $31.56 an hour
- 10 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
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Community Support Worker / Caregiver
JnB Homecare Services Ltd. —Kelowna, BC
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Casual Frontline Support Worker - West Kelowna
Kelowna Women's Shelter —Kelowna, BC
- $32.51 an hour
- 10 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
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Community Support Worker
Western Human Resource —Kelowna, BC
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
Residential Youth Worker
BGC Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $27.54 an hour
- Part-time
- Social Work
- Paid sick leave
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Youth Worker
BGC Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $20.62 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- No university degree
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Support Worker (Life Redesign Coach)
Connect Communities —Lake Country, BC
- $27.92 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
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Residential Youth Worker (Casual)
BGC Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $27.54 an hour
- On call
- Social Work
- Paid sick leave
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18h
Indigenous Recovery Support Worker
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $29.76–$31.64 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
Community Support Worker (Part-Time/Casual)
Prima Enterprises Ltd. (Kelowna Branch) —West Kelowna, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Residential Youth Worker
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $27.54 an hour
- Part-time
- Social Work
- Paid sick leave
18h
Youth Worker
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $20.62 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- No university degree
9d
Residential Youth Worker (Casual)
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $27.54 an hour
- On call
- Social Work
- Paid sick leave
18h
Community Support Navigator
Kelowna Women's Shelter —Kelowna, BC
- $30.05 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
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Migrant Support Outreach Worker
KCR Community Resources —Kelowna, BC
- $25–$27 an hour
- Contract
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Dental care
- Paid sick leave
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Casual Staffed Living Support Workers (Formerly Residential Support Workers)
Access Resources —Kelowna, BC
- $25.95–$29.73 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
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Outreach Worker (Term, Part Time)
Westbank First Nation —Westbank, BC
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Dental care
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Outreach Worker Summer Student
Kelowna Gospel Mission Society —Kelowna, BC
- From $23.26 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Social Worker/Counsellor - Patient and Family Counselling Cancer Care - BC Cancer Kelowna
BC Cancer —Kelowna, BC
- $42.27–$52.81 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Master's degree
- Recruiting
- Leadership
Resident & Family Experience Coordinator (Social Worker) | Temporary, Part-Time | 7.5/hours weekly
Sienna Senior Living —Lake Country, BC
- $19.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Customer service

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Casual Frontline Support Worker - Kelowna

Kelowna Women's Shelter -
Kelowna, BC

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Job details

Casual
$31.56 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Social Work

Full job description

Are you passionate about creating safe spaces for individuals experiencing domestic abuse? Do you thrive in environments where your leadership can make a tangible difference in people's lives? If so, the Kelowna Women’s Shelter (KWS) invites you to join our team as a Frontline Support Worker.

About Us:

KWS has been providing programs and services for people impacted by Domestic Abuse since 1980. Our programs include emergency and second-stage housing, PEACE program, community-based victim services, sexualized assault services, education and prevention initiatives, a 24/7 support line, and a community thrift store. We are committed to fostering safety, choice, and inclusion, and believe in building a community free from abuse and sexualized violence through education, support, and strong partnerships.

Summary:

The Frontline Support Worker provides program participants and their children that identify as being at risk of and/or fleeing domestic abuse with support, security, advocacy, information, education, crisis intervention, referral information and temporary housing at the Transition House.

Key Responsibilities:

Answer incoming phone calls including, taking messages, making appointments, responding to individuals in crisis or requiring support and information, screening potential new program participants and recording call information.
Admit and discharge program participants and their children including, assessing risk, filling out intake and other required forms, creating safety plans, and orienting new program participants and their children (reviewing fire safety, security, house rules/procedures, facility, and services).
Provide support by way of active listening, providing clarification, assessment of needs/risk, goal setting, creating action plans, offering encouragement, and sharing information about services, housing, and community resources.
Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of the program participants and their children and the security of the facility.
De-escalates and facilitates resolution of conflicts between program participants residing at the Transition House.
Assist in the arranging of transportation for program participants and their children, to outside appointments and services.
Ensure household tasks such as laundry, housecleaning, garbage/recycling disposal, grocery shopping, and maintaining supplies are completed, and arrange for maintenance work to be performed as needed.
Maintain related case notes, documents, forms, and statistics, and provide reports to the supervisor as required.
Liaise with other service agencies and professionals and maintain current knowledge of issues and resources related to domestic abuse.
Attend, and participate in staff, and other, meetings as required.
Attend, and participate in, training/certification programs.
Orient and assign duties to new staff, volunteers and students as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements:

Diploma in a related human/social service field with one-year recent related experience or equivalent.
Good working knowledge of domestic abuse and community resources.
Ability to provide feminist-centered support with empathy and respect.
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
Skill in assisting individuals in crisis with non-judgmental services.
Maintaining records and engaging in program evaluation.

Additional Requirements:

A suitable Criminal Records Check for working with vulnerable people.
Membership in the Union is required.
Intermediate First Aid (OFA 2) (previously Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR level B)

Location: Kelowna Transition House

Hours of Work:

10-hour shifts offered with the following times: 6:30 am - 4:30 pm, 11:00am - 9:00 pm, 8:45 pm - 6:45 am. Required availability includes at least one shift from each time slot per week.

Pay: $31.56/hour

Closing Date: Until filled

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference in the lives of children and families. Work in a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment. Access professional development opportunities to grow your career.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to create safer, more empowered communities. Apply now to be a part of our dedicated team at Kelowna Women’s Shelter.

How to Apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Join us in making a difference!

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

We acknowledge that the Kelowna Women’s Shelter is located on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation.

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