Residence Worker

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Connective 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

This position is unionized and open to all genders.

HOURS (32 hours per week)

  • Friday - Saturday, 0800 to 1600 and Sunday - Monday, 1600 - 0000

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

Programs

  • Interviews clients to prepare care plans and background information for which confidentiality is required
  • Under the general guidance of the Residence Manager, assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned resident(s)
  • Provides input to the Residence Manager and/or other staff with regard to the development of appropriate care plans to achieve the resident’s objectives
  • Is cognisant of, and work towards the implementation of the care plan established for each resident
  • 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
  • Uses professional judgement to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis
  • 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
  • Assists residents with activities of daily living
  • Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
  • As appropriate, supports residents towards integration and normal 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 a multidisciplinary team and consults with team psychologist and psychiatrists to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust individualized treatment plans
  • 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 both inside and outside, involving 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 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, following the restrictions imposed by the courts/review panels

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, community social services or criminology or equivalent with one-year related experience
  • Experience working with clients with autism (or spectrum disorders)
  • Experience in the appropriate field and demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
  • 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
  • An awareness of the Community Living of British Columbia (the contractor) concerns, laws, and policies related to the specific residence program
  • Demonstrated the 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

  • Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
  • Ability to successfully pass a reference check
  • Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
  • Current Emergency First Aid Certificate

Compensation

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $25.95 per hour. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $29.76 per hour.

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.

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