Connective is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our forward-thinking nonprofit organization in the role of Residence Worker, Mental Health. Our mission is to foster the development of a safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and helping us achieve this goal, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative team.

ROLE PURPOSE
Our Individualized Community Living Residential programs are designed to offer a person-centered and structured living environment for adults. These individualized residential programs focus on monitoring residents for safe community living. The residents have the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to become responsible, independent, and contributing members of society, all within the program policies, procedures and individuals care plan.

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

HOURS (12 HOURS PER WEEK)
Saturday and Sunday, 0900 - 1500

WHAT WE OFFER
At Connective, we provide a range of benefits and support to our employees, including:

• Employer-paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)*
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package encompassing health, wellness, prescription medication, vision, and dental coverage*
• Employer-paid support services, such as an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Paid in-house training programs such as MANDT and Naloxone
• Competitive wages, with a commitment to being a living wage employer
• Opportunities for career and personal development, allowing you to explore diverse programs and departments
• An inclusive work environment with team-building events and staff recognition programs
• Access to On-Demand Pay, enabling you to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Award winning organization: 2022 and 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice from NEOC and 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines
• Participation in a portability program that allows employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective to carry over their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within the last 12 months)
• Benefits are for Full-Time and Part-Time employees working 20 hours per week or more.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Residence Worker, Mental Health, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing input to the Program Manager and other staff in the development of appropriate care plans to help residents achieve their objectives
• Ensuring residents adhere to the terms of their residency and are informed of facility rules
• Offering personal care support to clients, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Providing emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
• Participating in social, recreational, employment, educational and other programs when assigned to assist residents’ case/care plans
• Serving as a positive role model for residents, delivering life skills training and appropriate behaviour management

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
We seek candidates who meet the following qualifications and requirements.

• Valid class 5 driver's license
• Personal transportation in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and suitable for client transport
• Demonstrated ability to respond efficiently in crisis and escalated situations
• Diploma in Social Services and one year of relevant experience, we will consider a relevant combination of education and experience
• A background in professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations facing multiple barriers
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check and reference checks
• Evidence of compliance with the province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements outlined below are non-specific to the position, as such, there may be additional tasks required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities through our accommodation process.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform First Aid, CPR, and Naloxone administration
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to complete general housekeeping duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, wiping areas, laundry, changing light bulbs)

COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $25.95 up to $29.76 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

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 strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.