Ft - Residence Support Worker, Mental Health

6 months ago

Coquitlam, Canada Connective Support Society Full time

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 and clinical support to residents of Connective’s programs 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)
Tuesday to Saturday, 0815-1615

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
- Interviews clients to prepare care plans and background information for which confidentiality is required
- Under the general guidance of the Program Manager assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned resident(s)
- Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff with regard to the development of appropriate care plans to achieve the resident’s objectives
- Is cognisant of, and works towards the implementation of the care plan established for each resident
- Develops interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients
- Connects clients with health and psychiatric services
- Assists with implementation of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapeutic support under the direction of a Behaviour Interventionist
- Meets with each resident 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, employment, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist the resident’s case/care plan
- 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
- Maintains client files including statement of goals, case/care plans, summaries, case notes, reviews, and closing reports
- Develops and maintains an in-house resource area containing current information/brochures of programs and services which are available to residents
- Ensures residents are in compliance with the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facility
- 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
- Dispenses and ensures the taking of medications as required
- 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

Community
- Works with volunteers to support and enhance the goals of the residence programs
- 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 and involves the residents in this process
- 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 t

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