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. 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 HOURS ( 24, 32 & 40 HOURS PER WEEK) Thursday to Saturday, 1500 - 2300 (24 hours)

Sunday to Tuesday, 0715 - 1515 (24 hours)

Thursday to Saturday, 1515 - 2315 (24 hours)

Sunday to Tuesday, 0700 - 1500 (24 hours)

Tuesday to Saturday 2300-0700 (40 hours) Sunday to Tuesday 2300-0700 (24 hours) The shifts in bold are male-designated positions, established as a bona fide occupational requirement due to client-specific safety and service needs. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Programs 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 residents’ objectives

Is cognizant of, and works towards the implementation of the care plan established for each resident

Develops interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric residents

Connects clients with health and psychiatric services

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

Assists with implementation of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapeutic support under the direction of a Behaviour Interventionist

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 residents’ 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





Ensure 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

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

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

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and consult with team psychologists 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 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, accompany residents to appointments and community outings, following the restrictions imposed by the courts/review panels Other Participation 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 WORKING CONDITIONS Functions independently while on shift and adhere to Residence Policy and Procedures

Works in a high stress environment, often dealing with clients in crisis situations

Demonstrates a level of physical fitness to effectively carry out the required duties of the program and to meet the operational needs of the residence

Is available to work all shifts, 7 days per week including day shifts, afternoon shifts, and graveyard shifts

Provides appropriate personal transportation with required business insurance coverage to enable the movement of the resident around the Lower Mainland as required by the goals of the program

Is a member of CUPE local 1936-11 EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Graduated with a Degree or Diploma with one year related mental health experience

Experience in the appropriate field and demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations A clear understanding of Psycho Social Rehabilitation applications 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

Experience with clients with a history of conflict with the law, developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders, interaction with social agencies and experiencing psychiatric/personality disorders An awareness of 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 Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check

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

- WorkSafeBC)

Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license

Personal transportation that is in positive repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport residents COMPENSATIONAs Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $27.53 to $31.57 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

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