Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.
ROLE PURPOSE
This role will contribute to the establishment and operation of a Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) funded program for youth and children who require full-time specialized care due to multiple psychiatric diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and complex behaviours. The Residence Worker will build relationships with resident(s) and families, and assist residents to live successfully in the residence, ensuring that residents’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. They will work alongside other staff to assist residents with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized; this position will require union membership. It is open to all genders.
HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
Tuesday - Saturday; 1600-0000
This position will be temporary for 2 months with the possibility of extension.
WHAT WE OFFER?
Committed Living Wage Employer
2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)
REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager of the facility or their designate
Participates actively in house, staff, and staff/resident meetings
Participates as a member of the Connective staff team
Liaises with outside professionals from other agencies or government bodies as required
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Programs
Under the general guidance of the Program Manager, assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned resident(s)
Interviews resident(s) and family to prepare care plans and background information for which confidentiality is required
Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the development of appropriate care plans to achieve the resident’s objectives
Uses professional judgement to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis
Meets with each resident and family on a routine basis to discuss progress and plan future interventions
Assists the Program Manager and/or other staff in the identification of potential problems and reports any difficulties
When assigned, participates in social, recreational, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist the resident’s case/care plan
Assists resident(s) with life-skills, self-management of physical and emotional health, activities of daily living
Contributes to the evaluation of the resident’s progress and makes both written and oral reports to be available to the remainder of the staff team
Acts as an on-site advocate for each resident
Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
As appropriate, supports residents towards integration and healthy functioning within the community
Acts as a positive role model for clients, providing life skills training and behaviour management as appropriate
Administers and monitors client medication
As necessary, provides transportation and assists residents to attend appointments
With other residence staff, plans, develops, and delivers in-house programs to address the needs of the residents
Develops and maintains an in-house resource area containing current information/brochures of programs and services which are available to residents
Follows all relevant Connective and Ministry of Child and Family Development policies, procedures and guidelines
Community
Identifies social, economic, recreational, employment, and educational services in the community that will meet the needs of the client
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and consulting with team psychologist and psychiatrists to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust individualized treatment plans
Participates constructively and appropriately in short and long-term planning for the clients of mental health programs
Maintains effective liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community in order to contribute to the success of the case/care plan of the resident
Residential
Supervises the activities of the residence, its residents, and volunteers while on shift including maintaining case notes and the logbook
Along with the other residence staff, monitors and ensures effective operation of the facility including quality control concerning cleaning equipment, indoor and outdoor maintenance, inventory and food services
Provides input into meal scheduling and preparation, including food inventory
Ensures the security of the residence
As assigned, is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining housekeeping areas and the upkeep of the facility both inside and outside; involves the residents in this process when deemed appropriate
As assigned, is responsible for the weekly grocery shopping for the residence
As assigned, assists with the details of the operation of the facility, including but not limited to administrative support
As assigned, organizes and oversees the preparation of meals and involves the residents in this process
As necessary, accepts responsibility of being on-call and carrying the residence pager
As required, accompanies residents to appointments and community outings
Other
Participates in staff and resident/staff meetings
Assists with the orientation and training of new staff and volunteers
Other duties may be assigned from time to time
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Diploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, human services, psychology, child & youth care, community social services or equivalent with one-year related experience
Experience working with children and youth with multiple diagnoses such as FASD, ADHD, trauma, and complex behavioral challenges
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Autism OR an educational background in ABA
Experience delivering trauma informed care practices and supports
Experience supporting children and youth who may have significant developmental delays, intellectual, emotional, and social challenges, and multi-barriered families
Ability to work with challenging and aggressive behaviours calmly and effectively
Ability to work effectively in the conditions of a specialized home environment that may include handling aggressive clients, body fluids and/or other undesirable situations
Ability to provide support to children and youth in self-cleaning, hygiene, and daily life-skills
Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the fields related to the residence
Ability to manage time efficiently, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with families, other team members, clients, partners and stakeholders
Strong communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and Ministry of Child and Family Development Clearance check
Ability to successfully pass a reference check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (please refer to the Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC)
Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements
Valid class 5 driver’s license
Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport residents
COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $27.54 to $31.61 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.
Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.
For more information on Connective’s services and locations, visit our website at https://connective.ca/
