Residential Community Support Workers - Prince George, Canada - WJS Canada

WJS Canada

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Prince George, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Program

WJS Canada's therapeutic group homes provide long-term support to individuals with diverse abilities who may display high-intensity behaviors, self-harming, or complicated by substance abuse, mental health diagnosis or involvement with the law.

Individual support plans are jointly developed with the individual (&/or their family/guardian) to meet their emotional, behavioural and mental health needs and help them develop socially acceptable behaviours and make connections in their communities.

Join our dedicated social services team, to mentor these individuals to develop their unique strengths and encourage independence.

In Your Role You Will

Independently work with client(s) towards achieving the goals set out in their Individual Support Plan (ISP); encouraging them during setbacks and celebrating successes with them.
Support/supervise complex behavioural, emotional and social needs/development (in the residence & during community activities)
Use deescalation techniques to deal with challenging behaviours.
Assist client in developing life skills within the home including household chores (meal prep, cleaning, etc.) in a consistent, healthy & safe environment and their community.
Model healthy relationships and setting boundaries
Drive person in care (in your own or company vehicle), accompany to appointments and supervise/participate with the client in recreational and community activities.
Request a job description for full duties and responsibilities.

The Position

Residence Workers (Grid 10)
Awake Residential Night Workers (Grid 6)

These positions require union membership with BCGEU.

Challenging behaviours may occur on a daily basis, therefore, only applicants with ASIST Suicide training, experience with de-escalation techniques and a minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with significant mental health concerns, high behaviors and/or trauma will be interviewed for this position.

Casual/On Call staff will be contacted to work a variety of unionized roles and shifts (based on availability) to cover staff illness, LOA, vacation etc.

in 24-hr/7 programs located within Prince George, British Columbia.

Criminal Record Check/Ministry Check Statement

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care, Psychology, Social Work, Disability Studies, Sociology, Healthcare Aide, PSW, Practical Nursing or equivalent
Minimum 2 years' experience in adult, child and youth care, or with individuals with a developmental disability, mental health issues or brain injury.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Other related fields of experience include Community Support Worker, Education Assistant, Special Needs, Behaviour Interventionist, Youth Worker
Valid BC Driver's Class 5 License and clean driver's abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle that has appropriate insurance
Positive behavior supports experience and Trauma informed care an asset.
Valid CPR/First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate (NVCI, Mandt or CPI) and Conflict Resolution Certificate (or ability to obtain within probation period)
Physician's note confirming suitability, including immunization records and negative tuberculosis screening test

Successful applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional reference prior to confirmed employment with WJS Canada.
WJS adheres to provincial/legislated communicable disease prevention protocols.

Some of our community health care providers/stakeholders may require WJS employees to be vaccinated in order to be able to enter establishments while supporting WJS individuals/clients in service.

Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.

What WJS Canada does
WJS helps people with developmental disabilities thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including: