Community Housing Support Worker - Youth Full Time (A)

Bonaventure Support Services; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonaventure Support Services is a dynamic social service agency on Vancouver Island seeking a Community Housing Support Worker for overnight shifts in Nanaimo. You will work with individuals in their homes and in the community, following PCPs to address physical, emotional, social, recreational, educational, and medical needs.

The role may involve crisis intervention and mentoring high-risk individuals, with an emphasis on dignity and rights.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in CSW, RCA, SIVA or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal behavior and communication skills.
• Ability to work with persons with diverse abilities and promote dignity.
• Must be in good health with physical ability for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and health-related needs.
• Provide support and advocate for choice while developing life skills.
• Collaborate with agencies and Bonaventure Leadership team.
• Apply crisis intervention and risk management strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma or Degree in CSW/RCA/SIVA

Job description

Job Title: Community Housing Support Worker

Location: Nanaimo

Position Type: Full Time Awake Overnight

Schedule: 10pm - 8am, days TBD (40 hours)

Wage: $25.14. - $28.73 per hour

Job Summary

Bonaventure Support Services is a dynamic and expanding social service agency on Vancouver Island. We offer a broad range of services, supports and opportunities to adults, children and youth who live with diverse abilities. Our focus is person centered with goal directed options, encouraging full participation in community. As a Community Housing Support Worker, you will follow the direction of the Program Manager, and function as part of a team to provide for the daily living needs of individuals both in their home and in the community. You will be responsible for enhancing one's quality of life, ensuring the physical, emotional, social, recreational, economic, educational, and/or medical needs of supported individuals are met. A key component of this role may be crisis intervention and risk management, recognizing behavior as communication and promoting positive behavioral intervention strategies, following program approaches in a consistent, safe, and competent manner. You may be required to provide mentoring and support when working directly and relationally with high-risk, vulnerable Individuals.

If you are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) or eager to expand your skills, and passionate about supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth, we invite you to join our inclusive team.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with the activities of daily living involving their personal and health care, behavioural, nutritional, recreational, social, vocational, educational, and environmental needs as identified in their person-centered plans (PCP).
• Provide support and advocate choice, while assisting individuals in their physical, social, emotional, recreational, economic, educational, and vocational life skill development.
• Adhere to any relevant Legislation and Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act, CLBC, MCFD, CARF, WorkSafe-BC, Employment Standards).
• Work in collaboration with MCFD, CLBC, VIHA, DDMHT, HSCL, Behavior Consultants, etc. and the Bonaventure Leadership team.
• Uphold the Policies and Procedures of Bonaventure Support Services while modelling our Mission Statement, Values and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate of a high degree of tolerance and respect for a supported individual's unique personality and challenges, while promoting one's dignity and rights.
• Perform all duties in a safe, efficient manner upholding the health and safety requirements of the program and report any health or safety concerns.
• To support and promote a friendly and effective working relationship with family and team members.
• Apply crisis intervention and risk management strategies.

Qualifications

• Preferred formal education (Diploma or Degree, CSW, RCA, SIVA etc.) and/or work experience with persons with diverse-abilities and/or other relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal behavior and communication skills
• The desire and ability to work with persons with diverse-abilities and demonstrate personal suitability to promote dignity, independence, individuality.
• Ability to work independently in a high stress environment.
• Must be in good health with the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and shift responsibilities.Required Documentation
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• RCMP Criminal Record Check (Schedule A - Employer will file).
• MCFD Hub Screening (Employer will file).
• First Aid with CPR Certificate.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
• Immunization Records or Medical Exemption.
• Signed Bonaventure Hire Package.
• References – (One must be a most recent employer, second and third must be able to speak to your ability to work with vulnerable youths).
• Physician's Declaration.
• TB Screen.