Casual Outreach Worker - Surrey, Canada - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

2 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 outreach support to client(s) referred to Connective by Community Living British Columbia. You will work to enable clients' adjustment to and success with life in the community.

HOURS
Flexible hours based on client needs, including evenings and weekends. Program operational hours are generally from 09:00 - 17:00.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Works with the client, researches background material, and seeks the input of other professionals and family members, to assess needs and intervention possibilities
Works with the client to consider issues and agree on an intervention and support plan with measurable short and longterm goals
Ensures the client's intervention and support plan addresses issues of daily living, including but not limited to housing, nutrition, clothing, hygiene, leisure, lifestyle, access, employment, and education
Interacts with other professionals, family members, and organizations to ensure services, admissions, and treatments are in the client's interest and supportive of the longterm goals

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

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 accommodation 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 Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
Ability to successfully pass a reference check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
Proof of COVID19 vaccination
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

COMPENSATION

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $26.74 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of vacation pay and benefits (for casual employees).

The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $30.69 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