Pt - Residence Worker, Mental Health (Abbotsford) - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Abbotsford, 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

This position will provide casework and clinical support to residents of Connective's programs in order to enhance their quality of life, to ensure the orderly and safe operation of the facility, and to maintain the goals of the counselling and/or rehabilitative plans.

STATUS
Unionized. This position is open to all genders.

HOURS (12 HOURS PER WEEK)
Saturday & Sunday

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.

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.
Valid driver's license.
Proof of Covid19 Vaccination.
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 $25.05 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer
2022 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)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION