Casual Support Workers - Vancouver, Canada - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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
This position will provide support to residents in a home-like environment in one of our many housing programs.

You will work to enhance residents' quality of life, maintain the goals of their counselling and/or rehabilitative programs, and ensure the orderly and safe operation of the facility.

HOURS (Multiple Positions Available)

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 months, and at least 7 overnight shifts.

Students and full-time employed individuals only need to be available for 15 shifts per month and at least 5 overnight shifts.

These positions require the ability to work flexible hours during the daytime, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs.

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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing multiple barriers
A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
Ability to successfully pass a reference check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
Valid driver's license
Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients (negotiable depending on program location and needs)
Proof of Covid19 Vaccination

COMPENSATION

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $25.05 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 $28.75 per hour.

WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer
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)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION