Pt - Outreach Worker (Frey Place) - Port Coquitlam, Canada - Connective Support Society

Connective Support Society

Verified Company

Port Coquitlam, 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 behaviour support to residents of Connective Support Society (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 treatment plan.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
This is a temporary position until return of incumbent.
Unionized; this position requires union membership. It is open to all genders.

HOURS (22.5 HOURS PER WEEK)
Wednesday to Friday,

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 cognisant of, and work towards the implementation of the care plan established for each resident
Contributes to the updating and implementing of personcentered safety plan and behavior supports
When applicable maintain 24 hours supervision of the resident in accordance with the safety plan
Develops interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients
Connects clients with health and psychiatric services
Liaises with treatment team to observe and report client adherence to their legal conditions
Participates in clientcentered goal setting, taking into consideration the input from treatment team
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 residence
Ensures residents are in compliance with the terms of their release conditions
Acts as an onsite advocate for each resident
Assists residents with activities of daily living
Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
As appropriate, supports residents towards integration and normal functioning within the community
Acts as a positive role model for residents, 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
Staff develop and deliver inhouse programs to address the needs of the residents
Demonstrates exercises and supports the residents with their exercise routines.
Participates in physical fitness daily with the resident.

Participates in various physical activities including, but not limited to:
hikes, the Coquitlam Crunch, interval running, long walks, basketball, soccer, swimming, cardio circuits, treadmill, and cardio machines.

Adhere to the residents' fitness requirements as outlined in the behaviour plan.

Community

Identifies social, economic, recreational, employment, and educational services in the community that will meet the needs of the resident
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and consults with team psychologist and/or psychiatrists, behaviour consultants, and forensics to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust individualized treatment plans
Maintains effective liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials, families, 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 program staff, monitors and ensures effective operation of the program through identifying any areas of concern and notifying the appropriate parties
Assist the resident with meal scheduling and preparation, including food inventory.
Ensures the security of the residence
Is responsible for assisting the resident with housekeeping and grocery shopping
As assigned, assists with the details of the operation of the facility, including but not limited to ad