Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 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 Classification
Unionized; this position will require union membership. It is open to all genders.
Hours (32 Hours per Week)
Sunday - Wednesday;
Reporting and Working Relationships
Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager of the facility or their designate
Participates actively in house, staff, and staff/resident meetings
Participates as a member of the Connective staff team
Liaises with outside professionals from other agencies or government bodies as required
Key Accountabilities
Programs
Under the general guidance of the Program Manager, assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned resident(s)
Interviews resident(s) and family to prepare care plans and background information for which confidentiality is required
Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the development of appropriate care plans to achieve the resident’s objectives
Uses professional judgement to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis
Meets with each resident and family on a routine basis to discuss progress and plan future interventions
Assists the Program Manager and/or other staff in the identification of potential problems and reports any difficulties
When assigned, participates in social, recreational, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist the resident’s case/care plan
Assists resident(s) with life‑skills, self‑management of physical and emotional health, activities of daily living
Contributes to the evaluation of the resident’s progress and makes both written and oral reports to be available to the remainder of the staff team
Acts as an on‑site advocate for each resident
Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
As appropriate, supports residents towards integration and healthy functioning within the community
Acts as a positive role model for clients, providing life skills training and behaviour management as appropriate
Administers and monitors client medication
As necessary, provides transportation and assists residents to attend appointments
With other residence staff, plans, develops, and delivers in‑house programs to address the needs of the residents
Develops and maintains an in‑house resource area containing current information/brochures of programs and services which are available to residents
Follows all relevant Connective and Ministry of Child and Family Development policies, procedures and guidelines
Community
Identifies social, economic, recreational, employment, and educational services in the community that will meet the needs of the client
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and consulting with team psychologist and psychiatrists to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust individualized treatment plans
Participates constructively and appropriately in short and long‑term planning for the clients of mental health programs
Maintains effective liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community in order to contribute to the success of the case/care plan of the resident
Residential
Supervises the activities of the residence, its residents, and volunteers while on shift including maintaining case notes and the logbook
Along with the other residence staff, monitors and ensures effective operation of the facility including quality control…
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