ROLE PURPOSEThis position will provide outreach support to client(s) referred to Connective by Community Living British Columbia to enable their adjustment to, and success with life in the community.STATUS AND CLASSIFICATIONUnionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.HOURS (40 Hours Per Week)Wednesday to Sunday; 0900 - 1700.WHATWE OFFER?Committed Living Wage Employer2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware 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 or their designateParticipates as a member of Connective team to ensure quality and continuity of services to clientsLiaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as requiredLiaises with Connective staff as necessaryAccepts clinical direction from the care teamParticipates as a member of Connective staff teamKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESReceives referrals from CLBCWorks with the client, researches background material, and seeks the input of other professionals and family members,



to provide the assessment that will ascertain needs and postulate intervention possibilitiesSupports individuals in their housing/residential settingsWorks with the client to consider issues and creates a mutually agreed intervention and support plan that has measurable short and long-term goalsEnsures issues of daily living, including but not limited to housing, nutrition, clothing, hygiene, leisure lifestyle and access, employment and education are addressed in this planEnsures clients' ongoing legal, mental, and physical health issues are addressed in this planWhen and as needed provides a wide range of interventions to enable the client to address and accomplish the established goalsInteracts with other professionals, family members, and organizations to ensure services, admissions, and treatments are in the client's interest and supportive of the long-term goalsOn the clients' behalf, is a resource to other professionals, including but not limited to the courts, probation services, and community and institutional psychiatric servicesMaintains extensive records and case notes in accordance with CLBC policies and standardsCompletes monthly progress reportsParticipates in staff and tenant/staff meetings as instructed by the Program ManagerOther duties as subsequently negotiatedWORKING CONDITIONSFunctions independently, while remaining a crucial member of the care teamAdheres to Connective policies and proceduresIs available to work flexible hours as needed, which may include some evenings/weekends,



as determined by program/client needs and schedulesIs a member of CUPE Local 1936-11Receives benefits and works within the working conditions as outlined in the collective agreement and personnel manualEXPERIENCE AND SKILLSGraduate with a Diploma or Certificate in Social Services and one-year of relevant experience is preferredExperience with clients with acquired brain injuries, a history of conflict with the law, developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders,interaction with social agencies and experiencingpsychiatric/personality disordersA demonstrated and transparent ability to respond well in crisis situationsUnderstanding of providing service to people with different learning AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of community services as they relate to personswith psychiatric involvementExperience in assessment, case/care plan development and implementationDemonstrated ability to deal with potential violenceDemonstrated ability to develop programs tailored to the particular diverse needs of the individualProfessional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing multiple barriersExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishREQUIREMENTSAbility to successfully pass a reference checkAbility to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records CheckCurrent Emergency First Aid Certificate: Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBCValid Class 5 driver's licensePersonal 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 environment, the starting wage is $29.22 per hour. Plus, benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

📌 Ft - Outreach Worker (Victoria St. Phase 2) (Prince George)
🏢 Connective
📍 Prince George