Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.
ROLE PURPOSE
This position will provide assistive outreach support to client(s) referred to Connective by our funders to enable their adjustment to, and success with life in the community.
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.
HOURS (20 HOURS PER WEEK)
Monday to Friday, 1200 - 1600.
We are open to accommodating schedules.
WHAT WE OFFER?
- Committed Living Wage Employer
- 2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
- 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
- Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
- Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
- Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
- Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
- Connective 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)
REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager or their designate
- Participates as a member of Connective team to ensure quality and continuity of services to clients
- Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required
- Liaises with Connective staff as necessary
- Accepts clinical direction from the care team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Receives referrals from funders
- Works with the client, researches background material, and seeks the input of other professionals and family members to provide the assessment that will ascertain needs and postulate intervention possibilities
- Works with the client to consider issues and creates a mutually agreed intervention and support plan that has measurable short and long-term goals
- Ensures issues of daily living, including but not limited to housing, nutrition, clothing, hygiene, leisure lifestyle and access, employment, and education are addressed in planning
- Supports client in various environments, which may include exposure to bedbugs, animals, needles, blood, lice, human waste, hording and other
- Ensures the client’s ongoing legal, mental, and physical health issues are addressed in planning
- When and as needed, provides a wide range of interventions to support the client in addressing and accomplishing the established goals
- Interacts with other professionals, family members, and organizations to ensure services, admissions, and treatments are in the client’s interest and supportive of the long-term goals
- On the client’s behalf, is a resource to other professionals, including but not limited to the courts, probation services, and community and institutional psychiatric services
- Maintains extensive records and case notes in accord with Community Living British Columbia and BC Housing policies and standards
- Completes monthly reports
- Participates in staff meetings as instructed by the Program Manager
- Other duties as subsequently negotiated
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Functions independently, while remaining a crucial member of the care team
- Adheres to Connective policies and procedures
- Is available to work flexible hours as needed, which may include some evenings/weekends, as determined by program/client needs and schedules
- Is a member of CUPE Local 1936-11
- Receives benefits and works within the working conditions as outlined in the collective agreement and personnel manual
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Graduate with a Diploma or Certificate in relevant field with one year of related experience
- Demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
- Experience with clients with a history of conflict with the law, developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders, interaction with social agencies and experiencing psychiatric/personality disorders
- Understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
- Extensive knowledge of community services in Northern British Columbia
- Experience in assessment, case/care plan development and implementation
- Demonstrated an ability to deal with potential violence
- Demonstrated an ability to develop programs tailored to the particular diverse needs of the individual
- Commitment to Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation, cultural safety, and decolonization practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check and Reference check
- Class 5 driver’s license and driver's abstract
- Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients
- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate: Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC
- 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 $29.22 per hour plus benefits as per the Collective Agreement.
Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.
INCLUSION
At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.
For more information on Connective’s services and locations, visit our website at https://connective.ca/
