Ft - Residence Worker, Youth and Child (Maple Ridge) - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Maple Ridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
Tuesday to Saturday,

WHAT WE OFFER
At Connective, we provide a range of benefits and support to our employees, including:

Employer-paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
Comprehensive employerpaid benefits package encompassing health, wellness, prescription medication, vision, and dental coverage
Employerpaid support services, such as an inhouse counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and Critical Incidents Stress Management
Paid inhouse training programs such as MANDT and Naloxone
Competitive wages, with a commitment to being a living wage employer
Opportunities for career and personal development, allowing you to explore diverse programs and departments
An inclusive work environment with teambuilding events and staff recognition programs
Access to On-Demand Pay, enabling you to withdraw earned wages before payday
Award winning organization: 2022 and 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice from NEOC and 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
Participation in a portability program that allows employees moving from a CSSEAmember employer to Connective to carry over their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within the last 12 months)
Benefits are for Full-Time and Part-Time employees working 20 hours per week or more

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 $26.74 up to $30.69 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION