Casual Residence Worker, Youth and Child - Coquitlam, Canada - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Coquitlam, Canada

1 week 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 role will contribute to the establishment and operation of a Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) funded program for youth and children who require full-time specialized care due to multiple psychiatric diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and complex behaviours.

The Residence Worker will 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.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized; this position requires union membership

HOURS
Mornings (08:00 - 16:00)

Evenings (16:00 - 00:00)

Overnights (00:00 - 08:00)

Casual employees must be available for at least seven overnight, seven daytime, and seven evening shifts each month. 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
Assists with personal hygiene tasks as required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

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 autism spectrum disorders, FASD, ADHD, trauma and complex behavioral challenges
Experience supporting children and youth who may have significant developmental delays, intellectual, emotional, and social challenges, and multibarriered families
Ability to work with challenging and aggressive behaviours calmly and effectively
Ability to work effectively in the conditions of a specialized home environment that may include handling aggressive clients, body fluids and/or other undesirable situations
Ability to provide support to children and youth in selfcleaning, hygiene, and daily lifeskills
Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the fields related to the residence
Ability to manage time efficiently, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with families, other team members, clients, partners and stakeholders
Strong communication skills (listening, verbal and written)

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and Ministry of Child and Family Development Clearance Check
Ability to successfully pass a reference check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
Autism experience
Experience working with aggressive clients
Valid COVID19 Vaccination
Valid class 5 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 residents

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.

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