Overnight Awake Residence Worker
Location: | Prince George, BC |
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Department: | WJS Canada |
Position Type: | Employment |
Term: | Part-Time |
Seasonal: | No |
Wage: | $23.73-27.19 |
Posted on: | June 5th, 2024 |
Last updated: | June 5th, 2024 |
Description:
WJS Canada Job Posting Alert: Overnight Awake Residence Worker (Sat-Tues) - Job ID J0524-1351
Organization: WJS Canada
Job Title: Overnight Awake Residence Worker (Sat-Tues)
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Hours of Work Per Week: 32
Scheduled Days Each Week: Monday,Tuesday,Saturday,Sunday
Scheduled Hours: 12 am to 8 pm Saturday to Tuesday
Number of Positions: 1
Compensation: $23.7300 - $27.1900 /Hour
Closing Date:
Description:
The Program
WJS Canada 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. WJS 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. WJS 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
The awake residential night worker (ARNW) for this licensed, accredited agency attends to the health, well-being, safety and security of residents and the program site at night, and provides general, non-specific services to clients as required. This position will be alone during the overnight hours and must feel comfortable working alone, with support from fellow team members and the On-Call Manager, as needed. Maintains a comfortable and clean living environment.
Schedule
One (1) temporary, part-time position with a weekly schedule of 32 hours:
• Saturday to Tuesday 0000-0800 (ARNW Wage Grid 6)
• Duration of the position will be dependent on the incumbent.
In Your Role You Will
• Monitors residents through the night and attends to any medical and behavioural needs that arise
during the night.
• Follows through on direction regarding specific residents left by the day staff.
• Notifies staff of any major problems or emergencies; responds to emergencies according to
established policies and procedures.
• Supports residents with their morning and evening routines at the beginning and end ofshift.
• Ensures residents follow house rules; monitors curfew regulations and reports to appropriate
authorities as required.
• Administers medications to residents according to established policy and procedure.
• Ensures logbooks and other documentation such as charts and incident reports are complete.
• Performs light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, emptying garbage, cleaning and
laundry; performs minor building maintenance such as changing light bulbs; reports maintenance
needs to the program manager.
• Complies with policies, procedures and values of the agency, and uses best practices when supporting
residents.
• Utilizes practices that promote service recipient health, welfare, safety and security; secures the
building by arming alarms and locking doors and windows.
• Prepares and assists residents in breakfast preparation.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.
As An Ideal Candidate You Possess
• Grade 12. Minimum 6 months related experience
• 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
• Familiarity with Housing First, Harm Reduction and Employment First initiatives
• Valid CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates
• Valid BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
• Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and Conflict Resolution Certificate
• Positive behavior supports experience
What WJS Canada does
WJS helps people with developmental disabilities thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:
• Community-based homes and residential care
• Supportive Independent living
• Family support services, including respite care
• Day programs, community involvement, employment
• Behaviour, emotional and mental health support
Our Employees Enjoy
• Work/life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages (per Collective Agreement)
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees (per Collective Agreement)
• Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• Employee referral bonus program
For more information on WJS Canada visit our website: www.wjscanada.com
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd 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. We're 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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Skills:
• ABI
• Aboriginal
• Adults With Developmental Disabilities
• Behaviour Management
• Behaviour Strategies
• Behavioural Intervention
• Community Based Practice
• Community Living
• Community Rehabilitation
• Community Support Worker
• Complex Needs
• Developmental Disabilities
• First Nations
• Harm Reduction
• Health Care Aide
• Housing First
• Human Service
• Inclusion
• Individualized program planning
• Key Worker
• Licensed Home
• Medication Administration
• Microsoft Outlook
• NVCI
• Outreach
• Personal Support Work
• Personal Support Worker
• Residence Worker
• Respite
• Social Service
• Social Work
• Social Worker
• Special Needs
• Support Worker
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