ROLE PURPOSE

This role will contribute to the establishment and operation of a Fraser Health-funded Assisted Living program for individuals who are living with an acquired brain injury and require support to live more independently in the community. The Enhanced Acquired Brain Injury Support Worker will build relationships and assist residents to transition into and live successfully in the residence, ensuring service users physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. This role provides enhanced support to individuals to enhance their quality of life, prepare for community re-integration, and to maintain the goals of their rehabilitative plans.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Unionized; this position requires union membership. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS (16 hours per week)

Friday to Saturday,

Friday to Saturday 1500- 2300

Sunday to Monday

3 positions available

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

- Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager of the residence or their designate
- Participates actively in staff, and staff/service user meetings

- Participates as a member of the Connective services team to ensure quality and continuity of services to service users

- Liaises with 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 service user(s) through providing supervision of service user(s), recreational activities, supporting in community. Keyworkers are expected to complete needs assessment, service plans, quarterly progress reports, and any other reports requiredto support their key service user(s)
- Demonstrates and models for service user’s healthy lifestyle behavior and coping skills
- Is aware of and works to implement the person-centred services plan established for each service user, including behaviour support plans developed in collaboration with Fraser Health
- Ensures communication occurs between the various program partners including Fraser Health staff and other multi-disciplinary team members alongside the Program Manager
- Provides emotional support to the service user by listening and potentially interpreting service user’s behavior to define an issue and apply appropriate support or intervention
- Meets with each service user on a routine basis to discuss progress and plan future interventions
- Assists service users with life skills, including establishing identification and

📌 PT Enhanced Acquired Brain Injury Support Worker (Maple Ridge)
🏢 Connective Support Society
📍 Maple Ridge