Residence Worker, Full-Time

The Program

At Taproot Community Support Services were a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day with a voice in shaping Taproots future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation we harness business for good. Since 1983 weve grown steadily now delivering support across Alberta British Columbia and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 700-plus employee-owners live by five shared values : we are stronger together we lead with optimism we embrace challenges we respect every voice and we go above and beyond. Guided by these principles we deliver more than 125 community-based services each year. We walk alongside about 1600 children youth families and people with diverse abilities with revenues exceeding $50 million.

Okanagan Community Living Residential Service is a residential program that offers supports to people with developmental disabilities. The Penticton location is an Okanagan based residential program housed in a large duplex with a large manicured yard and flowers along the walkways. Neighbours respect and support our residents. We are close to local restaurants and coffee shops. To encourage community inclusion residents use public transportation although the program also has a vehicle.

Okanagan Community Living Residential Service is staffed days afternoons and overnight as residents participate in our community based day programming. Okanagan Community Living Home Based Day Service offers specialized services to high needs -house programming includes functional daily activities that provide growing and learning components as part of daily routines. Individuals learn personal care and life skills that assist them with day-to-day living.

The Position

Under supervision the Residence Worker (RW) is responsible for assisting clients to live successfully in residential settings in an accredited agency. Ensures physical emotional social educational and medical needs are met. Assists clients to enhance quality of life with activities of daily living and the development of life skills. Provides behavioral support and supervision in the program and community implements and monitors individual program plans through observation and accurate reporting and participates in operating and maintaining the program. This position requires membership with BCGEU.

Schedule

One (1) permanent full-time position with a weekly schedule of 40 hours :

Sunday through Thursday 1000-1800

In Your Role You Will

Participate in assessing setting goals and planning (individual program plans personal service plans) for individuals in program; documents implements and contributes to program evaluation.

Provide life skills training such as meal preparation housekeeping personal care skills and personal finance; implements personal service plans.

Assist clients with activities of daily living such as feeding lifts transfers hygiene grooming and toileting including transfer of function duties such as gastrostomy feeding tracheostomy management and suction and bowel management as required.

Participate in various client-focused activities in accordance with care plans.

Recognize analyze and deal with potential emergency situations such as clients aggressive behaviour to ensure no harm comes to the client and / or the public; reports problems to supervisor.

Administer medication to clients in accordance with established policy and procedures.

Assist with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting any difficulties; provides input to counselor or professional regarding the development of appropriate program plans to achieve residents objectives; contributes to the evaluation of residents progress and prepare reports.

Provide emotional support and feedback to residents and their families.

Transport and assist residents to appointments shopping or leisure activities; operates motor vehicles safely and legally while transporting clients or on Taproot business.

Perform residential maintenance and housekeeping duties such as laundry sweeping mopping floors mowing lawns inventory shopping cleaning equipment and food services.

Maintain reports such as statistics logbooks and daily activities relating to clients.

Identify social economic recreational and educational services in the community that will meet clients needs; maintain liaison with other agencies professionals government officials and the community.

Utilize practices that promote health welfare safety and security of persons served.

Participate in the OHS Committee as required.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

• Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and / or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Qualifications :

A certificate diploma or degree in one of the humanities social work or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum of one year recent related experience in a community-based setting or a combination of relevant education and experience.

As an ideal candidate you possess :

Must have experience working with individuals with complex behaviours.

Previous experience with operating a licensed home and trauma informed practice

Training in substance use is an asset

Training / work experience dealing with sexually intrusive behaviours is an asset

Familiarity with Housing First Harm Reduction and Employment First initiatives

Valid CPR / First Aid WHMIS and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates

Valid BC Drivers License and clean drivers abstract

Mandt and / or Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and Conflict Resolution Certificate

Positive behavior supports experience

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company we value collaboration learning and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters and together were building a company were proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

Employee ownership from day one through our EOT with opportunity for profit-sharing dividends

Work / life balance

Learning and career development opportunities

Competitive wages and salaries

Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees

Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia

Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta

Professional development opportunities and job-related training

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Long Service Milestone rewards

Employee referral bonus program

A values-driven workplace as a Certified B Corp were committed to using business as a force for good

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website :

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer we prioritize diversity equity and inclusion across all operations. Were seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1