PT - Enhanced Supervision Residence Worker (Dogwood)

Connective; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits enrollment

Unionized environment

Job summary

Connective is seeking a dedicated residential support worker to provide casework, community and in-house support to residents in its programs, using a harm reduction approach to assist those affected by active addiction and involvement with the criminal justice system.

The role requires crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and collaboration with the Program Manager to develop care plans, monitor residency rules, and support residents and their families while maintaining safety and orderly

Qualifications

• Diploma in behavioural sciences, social work, community social services or criminology or equivalent.
• Two years related experience preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans with Program Manager to meet residents’ objectives.
• Ensure residents follow residency rules and facility policies.
• Build therapeutic relationships with residents in crisis and provide emotional support.
• Apply appropriate intervention techniques in crisis situations.
• Support residents’ families and participate in program activities to aid care plans.
• Model positive behavior and provide life skills guidance.

Skills

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

Anti-oppression

Indigenous awareness

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in behavioural sciences or related field

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

This position will provide casework, residential and community support to residents of the Connective’s programs, using a harm reduction model, who are requiring enhanced support due to active addiction and involvement with the criminal justice system. This role provides enhanced support to residence in order to enhance their quality of life, to ensure the orderly and safe operation of the facility, and to maintain the goals of the counselling and/or rehabilitative plans.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS (32 HOURS PER WEEK)

• Sunday - Monday 0800-1600 Friday- Saturday 0815-1615

This is a temporary position

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the development of appropriate care plans to achieve residents’ objectives
• Ensures residents follow the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facility
• Develops interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients
• Uses professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis
• Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
• When assigned, participates in social, recreational, employment, educational and other programs as appropriate to assist residents’ case/care plans
• Acts as a positive role model for residents, providing life skills training and behaviour management as appropriate
• Works in a high stress environment, often dealing with clients in crisis situations

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Diploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, community social services or criminology or equivalent with one-year related experience
• Two years related experience
• Advanced knowledge of de-escalation strategies for client in active addiction
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Experience in the appropriate field and demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
• Knowledge and ability to integrate anti-oppression, anti-racist, trauma-informed, critical disability, LGBTQ2S-positivity, harm reduction, recovery approach in support to mental health and strengths-based principles into practice.
• Experience with FASD, ADHD, autism spectrum, aggressive and self-harming behaviour
• Understands the challenges of living with a hearing disability
• An understanding of the intergenerational impacts of the residential school systems, colonization and the various Indigenous Nations, practices and ceremonies.
• Familiarity with youth development stages and the impacts on adulthood
• An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
• Demonstrated experience in an applicable residential setting
• Demonstrated a good working knowledge of the technical details important to the functioning of group residences
• Experience with Residents
• An awareness of Community Living of British Columbia (the contractor) concerns, laws, and policies related to the specific residence program
• Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others
• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the fields related to the particular residence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to successfully pass a reference check
• Experience working with aggressive clients, addictions and/or in a shelter setting
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (please refer to Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC)
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements

COMPENSATION

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $30.95 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.