Pt Community Inclusion-outreach Worker

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 behaviour support to residents of Connective Support Society (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 treatment plan.

LOCATION
Port Coquitlam

HOURS
Wednesday - Friday, 1400 - 2130, 22.5 hours per week

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- 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 work towards the implementation of the care plan established for each resident
- Contributes to the updating and implementing of person-centered safety plan and behavior supports
- When applicable maintain 24 hours supervision of the resident in accordance with the safety plan
- Develops interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients
- Connects clients with health and psychiatric services
- Liaises with treatment team to observe and report client adherence to their legal conditions
- Participates in client-centered goal setting, taking into consideration the input from treatment team
- 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 residence
- Ensures residents are in compliance with the terms of their release conditions
- 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 residents, 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
- Staff develop and deliver in-house programs to address the needs of the residents
- Demonstrates exercises and supports the residents with their exercise routines.
- Participates in physical fitness daily with the resident. Participates in various physical activities including, but not limited to: hikes, the Coquitlam Crunch, interval running, long walks, basketball, soccer, swimming, cardio circuits, treadmill, and cardio machines.
- Supervises the activities of the residence, its residents, and volunteers while on shift including maintaining case notes and the logbook
- Along with the other program staff, monitors and ensures effective operation of the program through identifying any areas of concern and notifying the appropriate parties
- Assist the resident with meal scheduling and preparation, including food inventory.
- Ensures the security of the residence
- Is responsible for assisting the resident with housekeeping and grocery shopping
- As assigned, assists with the details of the operation of the facility, including but not limited to administrative support
- Is responsible for assisting the resident with the preparation of meals
- 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 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 and challenging/violent behaviors
- Demonstrated experience in an applicable residential or outreach setting
- An awareness of the Community Living of British Columbia (the