Summer Position - Tenant Support Worker

Connective is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our forward-thinking nonprofit organization in the role Tenant Support Worker, Summer Position  

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 

In this position you provide various support to clients within residential community setting to meet the clients emotional, personal and physical needs.  We designed this position to foster learning of its incumbent and will provide hands-on learning opportunities.

Our Supportive Housing program provides safe and secure housing and wraparound support to people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. This program offers 24/7 support services that are tailored to the self-identified needs and goals of each resident.

STATUS

• This is an exempt position.
• One position is open in Surrey and one position is open in Vancouver.
• This is a temporary Summer 2024 position for 14 weeks (subject to change).  
• This position is open to applicants of all genders.
• This position is subject to Connective receiving funding

HOURS

• The specific hours of this position are to be determined based on the funding received.
• Hours must be completed between Monday and Friday 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (as per grant rules)
• All hours of this position will must be completed by Friday August 30, 2024 (as per grant rules)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employer-paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Paid in-house training programs such as MANDT and Naloxone
• 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 SupportingLines

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understanding of providing service to people with mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities and/or different learning abilities
• Learn to develop programs tailored to the particular diverse needs of the individual served
• Working with clients with a developmental disability and/or spectrum disorders, interaction with social agencies, experiencing psychiatric/personality disorders and history of conflict with the law
• Gain experience in assessment, case/care plan development and implementation
• MANDT Training (Crisis-Intervention)
• Naloxone Training
• Training 1:1 with Manager or designate 3-4 days – more provided if required
• Review of all applicable Policy and Procedures
• Systems training, student will be trained on all applicable systems to complete responsibilities
• Will have an opportunity to take service sector related webinars and/or other trainings

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a Tenant Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Participates in the assessment, goal setting, and program planning - such as Personal Service Plans - for individuals living semi independently.
• Evaluates client needs and develops short term plans to meet such needs with the active participation of residents and their families.
• Assists residents to function more independently in their own homes and in the community. Assists residents with daily life skills, social skills, and/or behaviour management. Nurtures opportunities and assists residents with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, and pet care. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential emergency situations such as aggressive behaviour(s) to minimize potential harm to others and/or the public.
• Maintains oversight of the building as required to mitigate conflict amongst residents and/or other persons accessing the property.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational services in the community that will meet clients’ needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials, and the community.
• Along with the other residence staff, monitors and ensures effective operation of the facility including quality control concerning cleaning equipment, indoor and outdoor maintenance, inventory, and food services.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENRS

We seek candidates who meet the following qualifications and requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to respond efficiently in crisis and escalated situations
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Post-Secondary educational background in Social Services/Criminology/Psychology
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
• Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship
• Meet all the eligibility requirements as set out by the Canada Summer Grant
• Professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations facing multiple barriers
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check/Enhanced Security Clearance and reference checks
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this position will be $25.95.

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.