What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Residence Worker, Youth and Child position at Connective?
ROLE PURPOSEThis role will contribute to the establishment and operation of a Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) funded program for youth and children who require full-time specialized care due to multiple psychiatric diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and complex behaviours. The Residence Worker will build relationships with resident(s) and families, and assist residents to live successfully in the residence, ensuring that residents’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. They will work alongside other staff to assist residents with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.STATUS AND CLASSIFICATIONUnionized; this position requires union membershipHOURSMornings (08:00 – 16:00)Evenings (16:00 – 00:00)Overnights (00:00 – 08:00)Casual employees must be available for at least 21 shifts per month in which seven are overnight shifts. If you are working full-time, or if you are a full-time student, we ask you for 15 shifts of availability per month in which five are overnight shifts (this is subject to employer or enrollment proof).WHAT WE OFFER?Committed Living Wage Employer2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLinesCompetitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension planCareer and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departmentsAccess to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress ManagementAccess to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before paydayConnective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESProvides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the development of appropriate care plans to achieve residents’ objectivesEnsures residents follow the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facilityProvides emotional support and feedback to residents and their familiesWhen assigned, participates in social, recreational, employment, educational and other programs as appropriate to assist residents’ case/care plansActs as a positive role model for residents, providing life skills training and behaviour management as appropriateAssists with personal hygiene tasks as requiredEXPERIENCE AND SKILLSDiploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, human services, psychology, child & youth care, community social services or equivalent with one-year related experienceExperience working with children and youth with multiple diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorders, FASD, ADHD, trauma and complex behavioral challengesExperience supporting children and youth who may have significant developmental delays, intellectual, emotional, and social challenges, and multi-barriered familiesAbility to work with challenging and aggressive behaviours calmly and effectivelyAbility to work effectively in the conditions of a specialized home environment that may include handling aggressive clients, body fluids and/or other undesirable situationsAbility to provide support to children and youth in self-cleaning, hygiene, and daily life-skillsKnowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the fields related to the residenceAbility to manage time efficiently, high level of accuracy, and attention to detailAbility to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with families, other team members, clients, partners and stakeholdersStrong communication skills (listening, verbal and written)EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSA Diploma in Social Services and one-year relevant experience is preferred; inhouse training can be provided for the right candidateProfessional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing multiple barriersA demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situationsPHYSICAL 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 accomondation process.Ability to walk up and down stairsAbility to operate a motor vehicleAbility to move items weighing up to 50 poundsAbility to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administrationAbility to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of timeAbility to complete general housekeeping duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs)REQUIREMENTSAbility to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and Ministry of Child and Family Development Clearance CheckAbility to successfully pass a reference checkCurrent Emergency First Aid CertificateAutism experienceExperience working with aggressive clientsProof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirementsValid class 5 driver’s licensePersonal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport residentsCOMPENSATIONAs Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $26.74 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of vacation pay and benefits. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $30.69 per hour.
Salary : $27 - $31
