Casual Community Living Worker

Connective; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to fostering safe and inclusive communities. In this rewarding role, you will provide vital outreach services to clients facing mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. Your expertise will help mobilize community resources, ensuring clients receive essential support and life skills assistance. This position offers a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. If you are passionate about social services and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Access to staff mental health supports

Career development opportunities

Access to On-Demand Pay

Portability program for service hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients facing mental health challenges.
• Ability to conduct individual and group counseling sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services to clients with mental health issues.
• Develop care plans and monitor clients' progress.
• Facilitate life skills development and community resource access.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Crisis Intervention

Life Skills Development

Client Assessment

Education

Two years of related experience

Tools

Technology Platforms

Job 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 outreach services to clients who are experiencing mental health issues and/or developmental disabilities. Mobilize community resources to ensure that clients are provided with support, assistance, life skills assistance, and information.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Union. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

SHIFT HOURS

Rotations as follows:

• Casual
• Part-Time availability required

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development opportunities
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Portability program for service hours for vacation and wage purposes

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Manager of Community Living Services or their designate
• Function as a multi-disciplinary team member
• Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identify the needs of individuals referred by the agency's government partners at admission
• Ensure adequate supervision of clients in the community and Connective's housing facilities
• Develop care plans with the Case Management Team addressing clients' psycho-social-emotional needs
• Conduct group or individual counselling sessions using basic counselling techniques
• Monitor each client's progress and develop strategies to address their care plan
• Conduct program audits and evaluations as scheduled
• Meet with clients within 24 hours of referral
• Conduct client evaluations within the first 30 days and adjust contact frequency as needed
• Establish a network of community resources for each client
• Assist clients in sustaining levels of clinical and behavioural functioning
• Monitor medication regimes as directed by a psychiatrist
• Provide crisis intervention as required
• Ensure clients maintain contact with community agencies
• Facilitate programming for life skills development
• Access community programming to develop a support network
• Provide skill building in areas such as parenting and self-management techniques
• Participate in activities to stimulate appropriate socialization behaviours
• Identify options and make referrals for safe and affordable housing
• Involve clients' family and friends for support
• Utilize agency systems and technology platforms effectively
• Perform other related duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Function independently while being a crucial member of the support team
• Adhere to Connective’s policies and procedures
• Work flexible hours during daytime, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years related experience working with clients experiencing mental health issues
• Counselling experience with clients interacting with the criminal justice system

REQUIREMENTS

• Criminal Records Checks
• Emergency First Aid
• Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required

COMPENSATION

The wage range for this position is $27.54 to $31.61 per hour as per collective agreement.

Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.