Residence Worker, Part-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 1984 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.

Taproot Community Support Services in Prince George supports adults with Addictions FASD Complex Mental Health and Behavioral needs through our Residential and Outreach Support programs. We provide advocacy and mentoring to these individuals who are living semi-independently in a supported living environment. These apartments are located on Dagg Road in Prince George. They are close to all amenities transit local shops restaurants hospitals and resources. Individuals at this supported living environment live in the same building with each having their own or shared suites. Taproot staff encourages all individuals to live a full life with personalized care based on individual needs. Our commitment is to provide the people we serve with programs that maximize progress and independence embrace strengths and qualities and encourage integration into the community. We follow a harm reduction model within our programs. Taproot staff promote independent living for each individual through modelling and building life skills. These skills provide our individuals to be able to maintain housing and develop home management skills problem solving community safety grocery shopping accessing tertiary supports budgeting and banking.

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. Travel will be required as part of this position.

These positions require union membership with BCGEU.

Scheduling :

One (1) permanent part-time position working 24 hours per week

Monday through Friday

Shift times are variable between 0800 and 1600.

In Your Role You Will

Participate in assessing setting goals and planning (individual program plans personal

service plans) for individuals in the program; document implement and contribute to

program evaluation.

Provide life skills training such as meal preparation housekeeping personal care skills

and personal finance; implement 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; provide 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.

operate 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.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

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.

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 Class 5 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

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