Pt Residence Worker, Youth and Child - Coquitlam, Canada - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Coquitlam, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Connective 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 PURPOSE

Our Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) funded programs for youth and children to support individuals who require full-time specialized care due to multiple psychiatric diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and complex behaviours.

These programs 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.

HOURS (32 HOURS PER WEEK)

Sunday - Monday: and Tuesday - Wednesday:

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 inhouse 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 CSSEAmember employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Residence Worker, Youth and Child your responsibilities will include:

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.
As appropriate, supports residents towards integration and healthy functioning within the community.
Acts as an onsite advocate for each resident
Administers and monitors client medication.
As required, accompanies residents to appointments and community outings
Other duties may be assigned from time to time.
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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENRS

Valid class 5 driver's license
Personal transportation in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and suitable for client transport.
Diploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, human services, psychology, child & youth care, community social services or equivalent with oneyear related experience
Experience working with children and youth with multiple diagnoses such as FASD, ADHD, trauma, and complex behavioral challenges.
Minimum of 2 years' experience working with Autism OR an educational background in ABA
Ability to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and Ministry of Child and Family Development Clearance check.
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
Proof of Covid19 Vaccination

COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $27.54 up to $31.61 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION