24hr Live in Worker, Part-time

**The Program**

Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of persons in their communities through a variety of programs and services.

Orca House provides culturally-based programming, support and safe, home-based accommodations for youth in the care of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The resource is a staffed 24 hour resource providing a long term therapeutic placement for up to 3 children or youth. The resource supports children or youth who have experienced a trauma, are addressing adverse childhood experiences and/or overcoming other adversities. The program staff will be networking with and working alongside a team of professionals supporting the youth in many life domains, such as education, mental health, physical health, recreation and life skills.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Assist Person served with the activities of daily living involving their personal and health care, behavioural, nutritional, recreational, social, vocational, educational, cultural and environmental needs as identified in their person-centered plans (PCP) while keeping trauma informed care at the forefront of support.
- Work in collaboration with MCFD, CLBC, VIHA, Mental Health Services, Community Supports, Outreach Teams, Harm Reduction Workers, Cultural Supports, Knowledge Keepers, Schools, Behavior Consultants, stakeholders and partners.
- Demonstrate a high degree of tolerance and respect for a supported individual's unique personality and challenges, while promoting one's dignity and rights
- To support and promote a friendly and effective working relationship with support individual, family and team members.
- Assists with case management documentation by identifying strengths and potential challenges; contributes to the evaluation of the individual’s progress and prepares reports.
- Organize household tasks (meal planning, food purchasing and preparation, house cleaning, basic maintenance)
- Implement individuals' daily schedule, including transporting individuals to and from appointments, school, monitoring progress and supporting at-home learning
- Administer medications as per policy
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required

**The Position**

The Live-in Support Worker provide care and support services to children/youth and adults with a variety of specialized/complex needs that may be recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and overcoming other adversity by providing them trauma informed care within 24 hour staffed resource homes.

In our passion to improve lives and develop life skills, the Live-In Worker encourages inclusion and participation through community, life skill coaching, career development and family supports.

Schedule:
One (1) permanent, part-time position with a weekly schedule of 24 hours
- 24 hour shift, working Tuesdays 0800-0800

**Mandatory Pre-Employment Screenings and Checks**

**Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.**
- Experience working with youth or adults with complex behaviors
- Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Human Services, Education, Sociology or Psychology
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, may also be considered.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract
- Reliable, safe vehicle with appropriate insurance for transporting individuals
- Experience with trauma informed practices
- Strong conflict resolution, mediation and crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
- Current WCB Occupational First Aid, Level 1 and CPR certificates required.
- Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and/or MANDT are considered an asset.

Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening and provide three (3) professional references prior to confirmed employment.
**What Taproot Community Support Services Does**

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- Work/life balance
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
- Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
- Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
- Professional development opportunities and job-related training
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Long Service Milestone rewards
- Employee referral bonus program

**Website reference**

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