Pt - Outreach Worker (Summer Student Opportunity - Vancouver, Canada - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Vancouver, 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 position will provide assistive outreach support to client(s) referred to Connective by our funders to enable their adjustment to, and success with life in the community.

STATUS

This is an exempt position.
This is a temporary Summer 2023 position for 16 weeks.
This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Hours will be worked during the daytime and will be negotiated at time of hire
This position requires the ability to work flexible hours based on operational needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Receives referrals from funders
Works with the client, researches background material, and seeks the input of other professionals and family members, to provide the assessment that will ascertain needs and postulate intervention possibilities
Works with the client to consider issues and creates a mutually agreed intervention and support plan that has measurable short and longterm goals
Ensures issues of daily living, including but not limited to housing, nutrition, clothing, hygiene, leisure lifestyle and access, employment, and education are addressed in this plan
Ensures the client's ongoing legal, mental, and physical health issues are addressed in the plan
When and as needed, provides a wide range of interventions to enable the client to address and accomplish the established goals
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
On the client's behalf, is a resource to other professionals, including but not limited to the courts, probation services, and community and institutional psychiatric services
Maintains extensive records and case notes in accord with Community Living British Columbia policies and standards
Completes monthly progress reports
Participates in staff and resident/staff meetings as instructed by the Program Manager
Other duties as subsequently negotiated

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
Learn to develop programs tailored to the particular diverse needs of the individual served
Working with clients with a history of conflict with the law, developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders, interaction with social agencies and experiencing psychiatric/personality disorders
Gain experience in assessment, case/care plan development and implementation
MANDT Training (Crisis-Intervention)
Naloxone Training
Training 1:1 with Manager or designate 34 days more provided if required
Review of all applicable Policy and Procedures
Systems training, student will be trained on all applicable systems to complete responsibilities
Will have an opportunity to take service sector related webinars and/or other trainings

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

A relevant degree, diploma or certificate, or combination of education and experience
At least two years of related/transferable experience
Strong skills with Microsoft Office, Zoom and other meeting and webinar platforms
Ability to manage time efficiently, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with team members, clients, partners and stakeholders
Strong communication skills (listening, verbal and written)

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
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 clients
Proof of Covid19 Vaccination
Canadian Citizen, and/or Permanent Resident

COMPENSATION

The wage is $25.05 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay as this is an exempt summer student position.

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