A Safe, Healthy, & Inclusive Community For All
Kelowna, BC
The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a registered charity and social service agency operating in the Okanagan community for more than 60 years. Our organization has a strong history of assisting individuals experiencing a variety of challenges and social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental health concerns, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Our goal is to contribute to community wellness by offering services that support clients in a number of areas, including providing and assisting with housing, community reintegration, advocacy, support with mental health and addictions, while learning how to be accountable to others and responsible for themselves. It is important to have compassion balanced with strength so that we may provide the best in care for all of our program participants. The work of JHSOK is possible because of the combined drive and effort of staff and volunteers, interagency collaboration, partnerships with funders, support by the community, and by the amazing and resilient people we serve. Johann Hari said that, “the opposite of Addiction is Connection”, could we go further then, and say that, “the opposite of Homelessness is Community”? At JHSOK we do just that, we help to bridge the gap and build strong communities, where everyone is welcome, included, and safe.
On-site · Kelowna
The Kitchen Service & Delivery Worker is responsible for preparing, packaging, and serving meals while maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards. Additionally, the role involves transporting food between locations and managing inventory levels to ensure smooth operations.
On-site · Kelowna
Provide physical, emotional, and social support to clients in a shelter environment while applying harm reduction and trauma-informed principles. Manage daily operations, including crisis intervention, case plan maintenance, and facility safety.