PT - Residence Worker, Youth and Child (Vancouver)

Connective•Vancouver, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will contribute to the operation of a Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) funded program for youth and children who require full-time specialized care due to multiple psychiatric diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and complex behaviors'. The Residence Worker will build relationships with resident(s) and families, and assist residents to live successfully in the residence, ensuring that residents’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. They will work alongside other staff to assist residents with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.

Requirements

Diploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, human services, psychology, child & youth care, community social services or equivalent with one-year related experience
Must have experience with working with high-risk individuals with multiple diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorders, FASD, ADHD, trauma and complex behavioral challenges
Ability to follow safety and behavioral support plans to calmly and effectively deescalate clients who are facing challenging behaviors and high escalations
Experience providing trauma-informed support to clients in challenging environments
Ability to work in a team environment where communication and consistency is key
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to provide support to children and youth in self-cleaning, hygiene, and daily life-skills
Ability to manage time efficiently, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with families, other team members, clients, partners and stakeholders
Strong communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
Valid BC class 5 driver’s license
Ability to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and Ministry of Child and Family Development Clearance check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (Please refer to the Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC).
Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirement
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

Under the general guidance of the Program Manager, assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned resident(s)
Interviews resident(s) and family to prepare care plans and background information for which confidentiality is required
Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the development of appropriate care plans to achieve the resident’s objectives
Uses professional judgement to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis
Meets with each resident and family 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, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist the resident’s case/care plan
Assists resident(s) with life-skills, self-management of physical and emotional health, activities of daily living
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
Acts as an on-site 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
Administers and monitors client medication
As necessary, provides transportation and assists residents to attend appointments
With other residence staff, plans, develops, and delivers in-house programs to address the needs of the residents
Develops and maintains an in-house resource area containing current information/brochures of programs and services which are available to residents
Follows all relevant Connective and Ministry of Child and Family Development policies, procedures and guidelines
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
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
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 preparation of meals and involves the residents in this process
As necessary, accepts responsibility of being on-call and carrying the residence pager
As required, accompanies residents to appointments and community outings
Participates in staff and resident/staff meetings
Assists with the orientation and training of new staff and volunteers
Other duties may be assigned from time to time

Benefits

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)

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