Program Worker Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Social Work

Conduct orientation with clients and review the facility rules, clients’ rights and responsibilities, grievance/complaint.
Work with assigned clients in completing Individual Development Plan (IDP) and, following up with clients at regular intervals to assess, monitor, and adjust IDP as may be required.
Conduct an initial needs assessment of the client within 10 days of arrival to the facility and schedule the initial room inspection.
Provide hands-on training, coaching and support to clients, and help create opportunities for practicing skills that will enable clients to achieve their personal goals.
Develop effective working relations and cooperate with other service providers in the community throughout the entire case management process.
Establish and refer clients to appropriate medical and mental health services, education/job training programs, legal and advocacy services and other community resources as needed.
Ensure the eventual completion of the goals and prepare an appropriate exit plan
Research and develop knowledge of issues that relate to clients. Development of resource information as relevant for clients.
Maintain contact with the community agencies and other service providers to coordinate activities and available resources for the benefit of the Centre and the residents.

Duties & Responsibilities
Casework

Conduct orientation with clients and review the facility rules, clients’ rights and responsibilities, grievance/complaint.
Work with assigned clients in completing Individual Development Plan (IDP) and, following up with clients at regular intervals to assess, monitor, and adjust IDP as may be required.
Conduct an initial needs assessment of the client within 10 days of arrival to the facility and schedule the initial room inspection.
Provide hands-on training, coaching and support to clients, and help create opportunities for practicing skills that will enable clients to achieve their personal goals.
Develop effective working relations and cooperate with other service providers in the community throughout the entire case management process.
Establish and refer clients to appropriate medical and mental health services, education/job training programs, legal and advocacy services and other community resources as needed.
Ensure the eventual completion of the goals and prepare an appropriate exit plan
Research and develop knowledge of issues that relate to clients. Development of resource information as relevant for clients.
Maintain contact with the community agencies and other service providers to coordinate activities and available resources for the benefit of the Centre and the residents.

Admin/Community Support

Facilitate and co-facilitate psycho-educational, experiential groups
Delivery of an abstinence-focused, relapse prevention program offering individual and group educational sessions to support client’s sobriety.
Supervise/monitor actions and interactions of clients during assigned shift.
Respond to all client’s inquiries within the framework of Centre Policies & Procedures.
Answer telephone and refer calls to the appropriate person(s).
Admit visitors to the facility according to guidelines.
Participate with clients in scheduled instructional, spiritual, or social activities as required.
Participate in scheduled staff and case management meetings as required and provide input and information on assigned Client progress.
Maintain confidentiality and keep accurate files/ case notes and statistical records.
Assist with the intake process and departure process of clients.
Initial response to emergencies such as fire alarm, or other situations.
Respond and assist clients at times of physical/mental/emotional crises.
Specifics of administrative duties will vary with the different shifts.
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