Casual - Residence Support Worker, Justice (Surrey)

Connective • Surrey, BC

8d • CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Our Community Residential Facility provides safe and secure wraparound support to individuals on parole or conditional release with residency conditions from federal institutions. This program provides 24/7 staffing to ensure individuals receive the support they need to succeed while reintegrating into the community. We work closely with residents to provide structure, monitoring and support related to every aspect of their reintegration efforts such as obtaining housing, personal identification, medical coverage, banking services, and recreational opportunities.

This position will provide support to residents who are transitioning from correctional institutions to the community, easing their transition and assisting in their reintegration efforts. You will work with residents according to their individual risk and needs, maintain the goals of the federal program, and ensure the orderly and safe operation of the facility.

Requirements

• Graduate with a Diploma or Certificate in relevant field with one year of related experience
• Justice related experience
• Counselling experience in the appropriate field and demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of the residence contractor in regard to previous criminality as deemed necessary
• Awareness of Correctional Services Canada (the contractor) concerns, laws and policies related to the specific residence program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Successful completion of Enhanced Security Clearance and reference checks
• Completed TB Screening
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements
• Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provides input to the Program Manager and other staff about the development and progress of appropriate care plans to achieve residents’ objectives
• Maintains client files including statement of goals, case/care plans, summaries, case notes, reviews and closing reports
• Ensures residents are in compliance with the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facility
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, employment and educational services in the community that will meet the needs of the client
• 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

Benefits

• starting wage is $25.95 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of vacation pay and benefits (for casual positions)
• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC
• 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines
• 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 in-house 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 CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree