FT Senior Residence Worker

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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 assist the supervisor in providing orientation, training, work direction, and guidance to residence workers. Assists clients to live successfully in residential settings such as group homes. Ensures that clients’ physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met. Assists client to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.

STATUS
Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
The position is 40 hours per week. You can pick either Sunday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Saturday, and any of the three shifts listed below:

• 0800-1600
• 1600-0000
• 0000-0800

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists the supervisor in providing orientation, training, work direction, and guidance to residence workers by performing duties such as clarifying program policies, reviewing work, and scheduling residence workers. Provides input to residence workers’ performance evaluations.
• May oversee the operation of the residence in the absence of the supervisor or as directed.
• Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning (Personal Service Plan) for individuals living in a residence. Documents, implements, and provides input into the evaluation of the program.
• In cooperation with the Residence Manager, is available to all resource staff, in case of emergencies. This may include carrying the pager or cell phone 24 hours a day.
• Provides life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care, and personal finance and implements personal service plans.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming, and toileting.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A university Degree in a relevant branch of the Behavioural Sciences
• Experience in the appropriate field and demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations.
• An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in an applicable residential setting.
• Demonstrated a good working knowledge of the technical details important to the functioning of group residences.
• An awareness of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (the contractor) concerns, laws and policies related to the specific residence program.
• Demonstrated the ability to teach skills and work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices in the fields related to the particular residence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to successfully complete a Children and Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records and Ministry of Child and Family Development Clearance check
• Ability to successfully pass a reference check
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination

COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $24.48 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an inhouse counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND 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 encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including but not limited to members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities, and people with disabilities.