Residence Worker (Youth Program) Full time - Kamloops (25106)

at  Active Care Youth Adult Services

Job Title : Residence Worker
Classification : Grid 10
Reports To : Program Manager
Job Summary :
At Active Care Youth and Adult Services, we strive to be an employer of choice by offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being of our employees. We provide overtime pay for every shift worked and cover the full cost of medical, dental, and vision care. Our excellent MPP program ensures you are taken care of after retirement. Additionally, employees receive paid sick leave and vacation time starting in their first year of employment. We also offer access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Sparrow, providing 100% free and confidential support to help you manage personal and professional challenges. Join us and benefit from a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Assists person(s) with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional and daily life skills development. Assists clients to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible. This position is open to male and female applicants and requires union membership.
Active Care Youth and Adult Services recognizes the value of enhancing our services through the contributions of a diverse workforce. We strive to grow in our understanding and empowerment of others, and welcome applications that increase our ability to recruit and retain teams that are representative of the communities we serve.
Position with ACYAS encompasses the responsibility of transporting the person served to appointments, activities, or other crucial commitments. Due to this core duty, a valid class 5 British Columbia driver’s license is a requirement of employment for this position

Benefits Package

• Overtime will be paid for the last 4 Hours of the 12-hour shift. First 8 hours at base pay, 9th and 10th our at 1.5x base pay, 11th hours onwards at 2x Base pay resetting daily.
• 15 work days paid annual Vacation starting from the 1st year of employment.
• 12 days of paid sick leave per year
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) - ACYAS offers Sparrow as its EAP provider. Service is 100% free and confidential for employees.
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Care

Qualifications : Education, Training & Experience

• Certificate in related human/social service field
• Two (1) year of resent related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate (Required)
• Class 5 Drivers License (Required)

Key duties and responsibilities:
1. Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for the person being supported
2. Documents, implements, and provides input into the evaluation of the program and suggests changes to the Program Manager
3. Provides life skills training that that aligns with the persons preferences and goals. This may include but is not limited to emotional regulation, alternate behaviors in stressful situations, meal planning & preparation, personal care skills and budgeting
4. Plans, participates in and provides direct support during person-centered activities in alignment with the person’s goals and preferences
5. Recognizes, analyzes, and takes a pro-active approach to potential emergency situations, using crisis intervention training and strategies to ensure no harm comes to the person, staff and/or the public. Reports crisis to supervisor and completes and submits a Critical Incident form.
6. Provides emotional support to person to assist with emotional regulation, de-escalation and/or debriefing an emotional situation.
7. Assists person with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting.
8. Administers, records and stores medications in accordance with established policies and CARF standards.
9. At the direction of the Program Manager, schedules, transports and assists person with medical and dental appointments.
10. Transports and assists person(s) to appointments, shopping, or leisure activities.
11. Performs basic house housekeeping duties such as laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, mowing lawns, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment and food services.
12. Completes and maintains all required documentation in accordance with established policies.
13. Identifies social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that align with the person(s) preferences and service plan.
14. At the direction of the Program Manager, liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
15. Performs other related duties as required
Active Care Youth and Adult Services recognizes the importance of effecting change and fostering a culture of accessibility and inclusion. Accommodations for interviews are available upon request by emailing Recruitment at recruitment@activecareservices.ca.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.95 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Driver’s License (required)
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details