Pt - Residence Support Worker, Mental Health - Langley, Canada - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Langley, Canada

1 week 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 AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized; this position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS (32 HOURS PER WEEK)
Friday and Saturday AND Sunday and Monday

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager of the facility or their designate
Participates actively in house, staff, and staff/resident meetings
Participates as a member of the Connective staff team
Liaises with outside professionals from other agencies or government bodies as required

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Programs

Interviews clients to prepare care plans and background information for which confidentiality is required
Under the general guidance of the Program Manager assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned resident(s)
Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff with regard to the development of appropriate care plans to achieve the resident's objectives
Is cognizant of, and works towards the implementation of the care plan established for each resident
Develops interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients
Connects clients with health and psychiatric services
Assists with implementation of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapeutic support under the direction of a Behaviour Interventionist
Meets with each resident on a routine basis to discuss progress and plan future interventions
Assists the Program Manager and/or other staff in the identification of potential problems and reports any difficulties
When assigned, participates in social, recreational, employment, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist the resident's case/care plan
Contributes to the evaluation of the resident's progress and makes both written and oral reports to be available to the remainder of the staff team
Maintains client files including statement of goals, case/care plans, summaries, case notes, reviews, and closing reports
Develops and maintains an inhouse resource area containing current information/brochures of programs and services which are available to residents
Ensures residents are in compliance with the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facility
Acts as an onsite advocate for each resident
Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
As appropriate, supports residents towards integration and healthy functioning within the community
Acts as a positive role model for clients, providing life skills training and behaviour management as appropriate
Dispenses and ensures the taking of medications as required
As necessary, provides transportation and assists residents to attend appointments
With other residence staff, plans, develops, and delivers inhouse programs to address the needs of the residents

Community

Works with volunteers to support and enhance the goals of the residence programs
Identifies social, economic, recreational, employment, and educational services in the community that will meet the needs of the client
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and consulting with team psychologist and psychiatrists to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust individualized treatment plans
Participates constructively and appropriately in short

- and long-term planning for the clients of mental health programs

Maintains effective liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community in order to contribute to the success of the case/care plan of the resident

Residential

Supervises the activities of the residence, its residents, and volunteers while on shift including maintaining case notes and the logbook
Along with the other residence staff, monitors and ensures effective operation of the facility including quality control concerning cleaning equipment, indoor and outdoor maintenance, inventory and food services
Provides input into meal scheduling and preparation, including food inventory
Ensures the security of the residence
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
As assigned, is responsible for the weekly grocery shopping for the residence and involves the residents in this process
As assigned, assists with the details of the operation of the facility, including but not limited to administrative support
As assigned, organizes and oversees the prepa