Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create secure, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

Role Purpose
This role will contribute to the establishment and operation of a Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) funded program for youth and children who require full-time specialized care due to multiple psychiatric diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and complex behaviours. The Residence Worker will build relationships with resident(s) and families, and assist residents to live successfully in the residence, ensuring that residents’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. They will work alongside other staff to assist residents with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.

Status and Classification
Unionized; this position will require union membership. It is open to all genders.

Location
Port Coquitlam, BC

HOURS (32 HOURS PER WEEK)
Friday-Monday; 0800-1600

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)

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

Under the general guidance of the Program Manager, assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned resident(s)

Interviews resident(s) and family to prepare care plans and background information for which confidentiality is required

Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the development of appropriate care plans to achieve the resident’s objectives

Uses professional judgement to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis

Meets with each resident and family 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, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist the resident’s case/care plan

Assists resident(s) with life-skills, self-management of physical and emotional health,



activities of daily living

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

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

Administers and monitors client medication

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

Develops and maintains an in-house resource area containing current information/brochures of programs and services which are available to residents

Follows all relevant Connective and Ministry of Child and Family Development policies, procedures and guidelines

Community

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

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

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, human services, psychology, child & youth care, community social services or equivalent with one-year related experience

Experience working with children and youth with multiple diagnoses such as FASD, ADHD, trauma, and complex behavioral challenges

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Autism OR an educational background in ABA

Experience delivering trauma informed care practices and supports

Experience supporting children and youth who may have significant developmental delays, intellectual, emotional, and social challenges, and multi-barriered families

Ability to work with challenging and aggressive behaviours calmly and effectively

Ability to work effectively in the conditions of a specialized home setting that may include handling aggressive clients, body fluids and/or other undesirable situations

Ability to provide support to children and youth in self-cleaning, hygiene, and daily life-skills

Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the fields related to the residence

Ability to manage time efficiently, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail

Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with families, other team members, clients, partners and stakeholders

Strong communication skills (listening, verbal and written)

Requirements

Ability to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and Ministry of Child and Family Development Clearance check

Ability to successfully pass a reference check

Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (please refer to the Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC)

Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements

Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license

Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport residents

Compensation
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $27.54 to $31.61 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/

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