Ft - Residence Worker, Mental Health - Vancouver, Canada - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society
Connective Support Society
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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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ROLE PURPOSE


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

Our Community Inclusion programs help individuals access services and build community connections, while supporting them to develop life skills.

We work one-on-one with service users to encourage them to identify, work toward, and achieve their goals so they can build greater independence and more active community engagement.

Community-based outreach supports may include employment, housing, building healthy relationships and pursuing social/recreational opportunities.

HOURS (40 hours per week)

  • Tuesday to Sunday, 1600 to 0000

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 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice from NEOC and 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
  • 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:

  • Acts as a positive role model for clients, providing behavior management, and life skills training as required
  • Meets with each resident on a routine basis to discuss progress and plan future goals
  • Identifies social, economic, recreational, employment, and educational services in the community that will meet the needs of each client
  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and consults with team psychologist and psychiatrists to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust individualized treatment plans
  • Working with 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENRS

  • 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
  • Experience working with clients with schizophrenia or major mental disorders (an asset)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Valid class 5 driver's license
  • Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and reference checks
  • Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
  • Proof of Covid19 Vaccination

COMPENSATION

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $25.05 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 $28.75 per hour.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
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