Inlet Recovery Home -Residence Worker
$57,262–$65,666 year
On-sitePort Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct daily casework and support for residents at the Inlet Recovery Home, including observing medical and behavioral issues, interviewing clients for care plans, and maintaining individualized service plans. Assist with activities of daily living, medication dispensing, meal scheduling, and light janitorial duties while ensuring facility safety and security. Liaise with outside professionals, volunteers, and community agencies to connect residents with employment, education, and long-term treatment services. Document progress, participate in staff and resident meetings, and act as an on-site advocate for each resident.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, community social services or criminology or equivalent with one-year related experience
- Experience in the appropriate field and demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
- An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
- Demonstrated experience in an applicable residential setting
- Demonstrated a good working knowledge of the technical details important to the functioning of group residences
- Compliance with the Assisted Living Registry (ALR) regulations, policies and procedures related to residential supportive recovery programs
- Demonstrated the ability to teach skills and work effectively with others
- Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in the fields related to the particular residence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
- Ability to successfully pass a reference check
- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
- Valid class 5 driver's license
- Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients
- Food Safe Certification or willingness to obtain certification within one month of employment
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Diploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, community social services or criminology
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