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

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Abbotsford, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ROLE PURPOSE
Our Individualized Community Living Residential programs are designed to offer a person-centered and structured living environment for adults. These individualized residential programs focus on monitoring residents for safe community living.

The residents have the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to become responsible, independent, and contributing members of society, all within the program policies, procedures and individuals care plan.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
Monday to Friday,

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 Supporting Lines
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, Mental Health, your responsibilities will include:

Providing input to the Program Manager and other staff in the development of appropriate care plans to help residents achieve their objectives
Ensuring residents adhere to the terms of their residency and are informed of facility rules
Offering personal care support to clients, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
Providing emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
Participating in social, recreational, employment, educational and other programs when assigned to assist residents' case/care plans
Serving as a positive role model for residents, delivering life skills training and appropriate behaviour management

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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
Demonstrated ability to respond efficiently in crisis and escalated situations
Diploma in Social Services and one year of relevant experience, we will consider a relevant combination of education and experience
A background in professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations facing multiple barriers
Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check and reference checks
Evidence of compliance with the province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
Proof of Covid19 Vaccination

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)

COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $25.95 up to $29.76 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION