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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.
Location
Coquitlam, British Columbia
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Permanent Full-time
PROGRAM
Outreach Tri-Cities
HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
Tuesday to Saturday, 0900 - 1700
Note:
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and interest in joining our team.
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
Participates as a member of Connective staff 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 this plan
Ensures the client's ongoing legal, mental, and physical health issues are addressed in the plan
When and as needed, provides a wide range of interventions to enable the client to address and accomplish 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 policies and standards
Completes monthly progress reports
Participates in staff and resident/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
Counselling experience in the appropriate field and 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 Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley as they relate to persons with psychiatric involvement
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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
REQUIREMENTS
Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
Class 5 driver's license
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
COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $29.22 per hour. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $33.54 per hour.
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