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 requires union membership

HOURS

Mornings (08:00 – 16:00)Evenings (16:00 – 00:00)Overnights (00:00 – 08:00)

Casual employees must be available for at least 21 shifts per month in which seven are overnight shifts. If you are working full-time, or if you are a full-time student, we ask you for 15 shifts of availability per month in which five are overnight shifts (this is subject to employer or enrollment proof).

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) *Benefits are for Full time and Part-Time employees working 20 hours per week or more





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

Ensures residents follow the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facility

Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families

When assigned, participates in social, recreational, employment, educational and other programs as appropriate to assist residents’ case/care plans

Acts as a positive role model for residents, providing life skills training and behaviour management as appropriate

Assists with personal hygiene tasks as required 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 autism spectrum disorders, FASD, ADHD, trauma and complex behavioral challenges

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 environment 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) EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS A Diploma in Social Services and one-year relevant experience is preferred; inhouse training can be provided for the right candidate

Professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing multiple barriers A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements outlined below are non-specific to the position, as such, there may be additional tasks required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities through our accomondation process. Ability to walk up and down stairs

Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administration

Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

Ability to complete general housekeeping duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs) 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)

Experience working with clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Experience working with clients facing self-regulation challenges

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

Valid class 5 driver’s license COMPENSATION

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $29.22 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of vacation pay and benefits. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $33.54 per hour.

📌 Casual Residence Worker, Youth and Child (Vancouver)
🏢 Connective
📍 Vancouver