FT - Residence Worker, Mental Health (Coquitlam)

at  Connective Support Society

Connective is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our forward-thinking nonprofit organization in the role of Residence Worker, Mental Health. Our mission is to foster the development of a safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and helping us achieve this goal, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a Residence Worker, Mental Health, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing input to the Program Manager and other staff in the development of appropriate care plans to help residents achieve their objectives
• Ensuring residents adhere to the terms of their residency and are informed of facility rules
• Offering personal care support to clients, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Providing emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
• Participating in social, recreational, employment, educational and other programs when assigned to assist residents’ case/care plans
• Serving as a positive role model for residents, delivering life skills training and appropriate behaviour management

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

We seek candidates who meet the following qualifications and requirements.

• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Personal transportation in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and suitable for client transport
• Demonstrated ability to respond efficiently in crisis and escalated situations
• Diploma in Social Services and one year of relevant experience, we will consider a relevant combination of education and experience
• A background in professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations facing multiple barriers
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check and reference checks
• Evidence of compliance with the province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements outlined below are non-specific to the position, as such, there may be additional tasks required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities through our accommodation process.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administration
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to complete general housekeeping duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs)

ROLE PURPOSE

Our Individualized Community Living Residential programs are designed to offer a person-centered and structured living environment for adults. These individualized residential programs focus on monitoring residents for safe community living. The residents have the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to become responsible, independent, and contributing members of society, all within the program policies, procedures and individuals care plan.

As a Residence Worker, Mental Health, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing input to the Program Manager and other staff in the development of appropriate care plans to help residents achieve their objectives
• Ensuring residents adhere to the terms of their residency and are informed of facility rules
• Offering personal care support to clients, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Providing emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
• Participating in social, recreational, employment, educational and other programs when assigned to assist residents’ case/care plans
• Serving as a positive role model for residents, delivering life skills training and appropriate behaviour managemen

The physical requirements outlined below are non-specific to the position, as such, there may be additional tasks required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities through our accommodation process.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administration
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to complete general housekeeping duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs