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 position will provide casework, residential and community support to residents of the Connective’s programs, using a harm reduction model, who are requiring enhanced support due to active addiction and involvement with the criminal justice system. This role provides enhanced support to residence in order to enhance their quality of life, to ensure the orderly and safe operation of the facility, and to maintain the goals of the counselling and/or rehabilitative plans.
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.
HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
Sunday & Monday & Tuesday - Thursday:
Sunday & Monday; 0000-0800
Tuesday -Thursday; 0015-0815
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)
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the development of appropriate care plans to achieve residents’ objectives
Ensures residents follow the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facility
Develops interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients
Uses professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis
Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
When assigned, participates in social, recreational, employment, educational and other programs as appropriate to assist residents’ case/care plans
Acts as a positive role model for residents, providing life skills training and behaviour management as appropriate
Works in a high stress environment, often dealing with clients in crisis situations
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Diploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, community social services or criminology or equivalent with one-year related experience
Two years related experience
Advanced knowledge of de-escalation strategies for client in active addiction
Knowledge of the criminal justice system
Experience in the appropriate field and demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
Knowledge and ability to integrate anti-oppression, anti-racist, trauma-informed, critical disability, LGBTQ2S-positivity, harm reduction, recovery approach in support to mental health and strengths-based principles into practice.
Experience with FASD, ADHD, autism spectrum, aggressive and self-harming behaviour
Understands the challenges of living with a hearing disability
An understanding of the intergenerational impacts of the residential school systems, colonization and the various Indigenous Nations, practices and ceremonies.
Familiarity with youth development stages and the impacts on adulthood
An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
Demonstrated experience in an applicable residential setting
Demonstrated a good working knowledge of the technical details important to the functioning of group residences
Experience with Residents
An awareness of Community Living of British Columbia (the contractor) concerns, laws, and policies related to the specific residence program
Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others
Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the fields related to the particular residence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to successfully pass a reference check
Experience working with aggressive clients, addictions and/or in a shelter setting
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (please refer to the Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC)
Valid class 5 driver’s license
Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements
COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $29.17 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/
