FT Senior Residence Worker, Youth & Child (Port Coquitlam)Port Coquitlam, BC, CanadaJob DescriptionPosted Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00 AMConnective 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 PurposeThis position will assist the supervisor in providing orientation, training, work direction, and guidance to residence workers. Assists clients to live successfully in residential settings such as group homes. Ensures that clients’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. Assists client to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.Status and ClassificationUnionized. This position is open to all genders.Sunday, Monday Thursday, Friday, SaturdayThursday - Saturday; 0800 - 1600Sunday - Monday; 1600 - 0000What We OfferCommitted Living Wage Employer2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLinesCompetitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension planCareer and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departmentsAccess to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress ManagementAccess to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before paydayConnective 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 RelationshipsReports and is accountable to the Program Manager of the facility or their designateParticipates actively in house, staff, and staff/resident meetingsParticipates as a member of the Connective staff teamLiaises with outside professionals from other agencies or government bodies as requiredKey AccountabilitiesAssists the supervisor in providing orientation, training, work direction,



and guidance to residence workers by performing duties such as clarifying program policies, reviewing work, and scheduling residence workers. Provides input to residence workers’ performance evaluations.May oversee the operation of the residence in the absence of the supervisor or as directed.Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for individuals living in a residence. Documents, implements, and provides input into the evaluation of the program.In cooperation with the Residence Manager, is available to all resource staff, in case of emergencies. This may include carrying the pager or cell phone 24 hours a day.Provides life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills, and personal finance and implements personal service plans.Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming, and toileting.Experience and SkillsFunctions independently while on shift and adhere to Residence Policy and ProceduresWorks in a high stress environment, often dealing with clients in crisis situationsDemonstrates initiative, independence, and efficiencyDemonstrates a level of physical fitness to effectively carry out the required duties of the program and to meet the operational needs of the residenceWorks 40 hours per week with time apportioned through days, evenings, overnights,



and weekends as necessary to meet the program and client needsProvides appropriate personal transportation with required business insurance coverage to enable the movement of the worker and resident around the Lower Mainland as required by the goals of the programIs a member of CUPE local 1936-11Receives benefits and work within the conditions as outlined in the Collective Agreement and Personnel PoliciesQualificationsA university Degree in a relevant branch of the Behavioral SciencesExperience in the appropriate field and demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situationsAn understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilitiesDemonstrated experience in an applicable residential settingDemonstrated a good working knowledge of the technical details important to the functioning of group residencesAn awareness of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (the contractor) concerns, laws and policies related to the specific residence programDemonstrated the ability to teach skills and work effectively with othersKnowledge of theory, principles and practices in the fields related to the particular residenceExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishRequirementsAbility to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and Ministry of Child and Family Development Clearance check processAbility to successfully pass a reference checkPersonal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clientsProof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirementsCompensationAs Connective is a unionized setting, the starting wage is $29.17 to $33.49 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Ft Senior Residence Worker, Youth & Child (Port Coquitlam) - C$29.2 - C$33.5 An Hour (Toronto)
🏢 Connective
📍 Toronto