Regular Full-Time Senior Residence Worker at Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion – Richmond, British Columbia

Senior Residence Worker

At BACI, Senior Residence Workers supports the Manager to ensure effective operations in the home and provides support to individuals to live in their own homes in the community as full citizens. They enhance individuals lives through supporting connection to families and friends, providing opportunities to make meaningful choices, recognizing their contributions and promoting their health and well-being.

Position: Regular Full-Time Senior Residence Worker

Location:  Richmond, BC

Salary:  $29.17/hour

Hours:  37.5 hours per week

Schedule: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8am-8:30pm

Qualifications: 

• A diploma in human services or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, is required for this position.
• First Aid, CPR, NCI certification, TB screening, up-to-date vaccinations.  Valid BC Class 5 unrestricted Driver’s license required.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Must have previous direct program delivery experience in the community social services sector with a demonstrated knowledge of the responsibilities associated with community-based service delivery. At least 2 years of experience in program design, evaluation and Person-Centered Planning preferred.
• The ability to establish positive relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, individuals’ networks and external professionals.
• Assists the Manager in providing orientations, training, work direction and guidance to Adult Service Workers (ASW) and Intensive Adult Service Workers (IASW) by performing duties such as: clarifying program policies, coaching.
• Assists the manger in organizing and reviewing required documentation and program scheduling.
• Provide input to the Manager on ASW performance evaluations.
• Participates in the assessment, goal setting and personal planning for the individuals living in the home. May also assist in ensuring individual support plans are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Documents, implements and provides input into the evaluation of the program.
• Ability to coach and teach others, including individuals supported in the home.
• Good written and verbal communication. Contributes to fostering healthy team dynamics.
• Must have good computer skills. Experience using Microsoft Office and comfortable using a variety of online platforms in everyday work, including those for virtual meetings and work. 
• Organizational skills and time management are essential.

Perks:

• First Aid will be provided by BACI.
• Have access to BACI Wellness Program – staff gatherings, birthday off, massage program, staff appreciation.
• Are eligible for a defined pension plan and receive benefits after 3 months.
• Work in a supportive team environment where people share the values of inclusion and believe in the inherent value of all people.
• Have a meaningful impact on the life of vulnerable people every day.
• Access opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Work in a unionized setting.

For bona fide reasons, this position is open to male candidates only. This position requires union membership and a clear Criminal Record Search.