Employment

Location: Masset, BC
Level/wage: $30.00/hr
Position: Union Excluded with Pacific Blue Cross Extended Health and Dental Benefits Package, option for Municipal Pension Plan upon meeting 6-month qualification period
Hours: 35 hrs/week Mon.-Fri. with option for flex days

Applications accepted by: ed@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Executive Assistant Position
Attention: Executive Director, Brie Altrogge
Mail: Box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0

Job Description:
Provides high-quality confidential administrative support to the Executive Director and administration team. Coordinates complex scheduling and calendar management, as well as management of content and flow of information to senior staff and managers. Manages day-to-day administrative office functions. Drafts correspondence and produces reports from a variety of information sources and databases. Maintains various records, files and related filing systems and databases including human resources related information. Administrates benefits plan enrollment and related documentation and acts as a point of contact for benefits plan inquiries. Coordinates and manages special projects (including coordination of IT technology upgrades and repairs) as required.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalency.
• Graduation from a recognized office administration or office information systems program (1 year in length)
• Three years recent related experience
• Or combination of related education, training and experience
• Transferable education and experience will be considered

Preferred Skills

• Ability to type 40-50 wpm
• Knowledge of professional/business English, or proven written communications skills.
• Ability to operate required equipment such as: Fax, computers, photocopying, telephones with multi lines
• Working knowledge of office software products and office information systems, i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and ability to learn new software and systems
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, proactive approach to logistics, and a high level of efficiency with an ability to respond to changing priorities on a day-to-day basis.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks with a high level of efficiency and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Social media platform familiarity and experience would be an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. This position is occasionally required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties

For a full job description, please send a request to ed@hgscp.ca

Start date: ASAP
Application end date: Until filled

Location: Masset, BC, Haida Gwaii
Level/Wage: JJEP Wage Grid Level 10 Daytime Shifts $25.05- $28.75 per hour
Position: CRSW-2 Permanent Part-time, 0.50 FTE (21 hours/week)
Hours: Saturday-Sunday-Monday 8 am – 3 pm

Applications accepted by: clcm@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Community Support Worker CLSW-2 Position
Attention: Daniel Kolpatzik, Community Living Contracts Manager
Mail: box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, v0t1m0

Job Summary: As a CLBC Residence Worker you will be providing respectful daily living support to adult residents with developmental disabilities living in the CLBC staffed residence. You will also participate in the general daily operation and upkeep of the CLBC staffed residence. While working in close cooperation with the CLBC Community Support Worker team, you will be enhancing and supporting the quality of life for individuals by providing opportunities for full involvement in their community, in a manner respectful of the intelligence and independence already attained by the supported residents. This position is required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains strict confidentiality of client information and any information gained as a result of employment at Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace (HGSCP).
2. Assists the CLCM manager in assessing residents’ immediate needs, in order to define and implement their identified goals in the areas of social inclusion, recreation, life skills, health, and financial. Evaluates client needs and participates in developing short-term plans (weekly and monthly) to meet such needs with the active participation of clients, their families and social networks. Participates in reviewing and evaluating the individual’s progress and assists the CLCM manager to make adjustments to programs and activities as required.
3. Assists clients with appropriate daily life skills within the CLBC residence home (i.e. meal times, bed times), social skills. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as grooming, hygiene, reminders re: medication, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety and pet care.
4. Transports and accompanies residents on social, recreational, and community outings to events and activities as identified in the short-term client program plans. Coordinates with Community Living Support Workers and the CLCM manager to connect residents with community inclusion activities as identified in personal program plans.
5. Provides information to residents on available community resources and recommends appropriate services including all HGSCP programs i.e. Stopping the Violence Women’s Counselling (STV), Victim Services (VSP), Child and Youth Counselling (CWWA) and Outreach.
6. Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of residents and the security of the facility.  Facilitates conflict resolution between residents.
7. Provides emotional support, encouragement, goal setting and problem-solving support to residents. Facilitates house and/or support group meetings.
8. Liaises with other service agencies and professionals.
9. Completes housekeeping duties such as laundry, housecleaning, grocery shopping and maintaining supplies. Orders supplies/groceries; performs minor maintenance as well as identifying maintenance issues and bringing them to the supervisor’s attention.
10. Coordinates and prepares the residence meals; menu planning and food preparation as well as food inventory duties. Shops for and picks up weekly household groceries.
11. Assists with behaviour management training so as to support the clients to function appropriately within the CLBC residence as well as in the programs and community gatherings they attend, to participate safely and independently.
12. Recognizes, analyzes and manages potential crisis situations such as residents’ aggressive or upset behaviour in order to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public.  Participates in and provides input toward developing behavioural intervention strategies to deal with such situations and informs the CLCM supervisor when new incidents arise. Works to implement behaviour management strategies as identified by the CLCM manager and behavioural consultant.
13. May assist residents with various basic personal care needs as required, such as grooming, showering, dressing; cooperates with home care service professionals to ensure basic personal care needs are met for residents.
14. Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning for residents. Provides information, advocacy for and assistance to residents.
15. Provides emotional support and feedback to clients and their family and friends regarding current issues with the supported individuals.
16. Maintains professional and confidential case notes, resident records, documents, forms and statistical information by entering relevant information into the client information software and into communication and statistics logs.
17. Attends educational training and participates in staff meetings as required.
18. Documents and reporting in writing to the supervisor any unusual incidents and/or inappropriate behaviour that is known or witnessed.
19. Is familiar with HGSCP Policy and Procedure Manual and the BCGEU Collective Agreement.
20. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. Minimum Grade 12 or G.E.D. equivalent. Social service worker courses/education and or experience would be an asset.
2. Required to complete certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course or online course) with a CPR-C component
3. Food-Safe Certification
4. Class 5 Drivers License (plus reliable vehicle, Drivers abstract)
5. Completion of Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online, offered by HGSCP as on-the job training)
6. This position is dependent on a Criminal Records Check.
7. Two doses of COVID-19 vaccination are required as per current Public Health Order

Required Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use computers and databases effectively and learn new software skills quickly
• Ability to be kind, compassionate and supportive with clients.
• Able to monitor residents and household for safety and security.
• Ability to adhere to directives while allowing clients their autonomy. 
• Able to deal appropriately with and use de-escalation skills with upset residents.

Start date: ASAP
Application end date: Until filled

Location: Masset, BC, Haida Gwaii
Level/Wage: JJEP Wage Grid Level 10 Daytime Shifts $24.11 – $28.04 per hour ; Asleep Night Shifts $21.19 – $24.64 per hour
Position: Permanent Casual/ On-Call
Hours: On-Call/ Variable

Applications accepted by: clcm@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Community Support Worker Position
Attention: Daniel Kolpatzik, Community Living Contracts Manager
Mail: box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, v0t1m0

Job Summary: As a CLBC Residence Worker you will be providing respectful daily living support to adult residents with developmental disabilities living in the CLBC staffed residence. You will also participate in the general daily operation and upkeep of the CLBC staffed residence. While working in close cooperation with the CLBC Community Support Worker team, you will be enhancing and supporting the quality of life for individuals by providing opportunities for full involvement in their community, in a manner respectful of the intelligence and independence already attained by the supported residents. This position is required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains strict confidentiality of client information and any information gained as a result of employment at Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace (HGSCP).
2. Assists the CLCM manager in assessing residents’ immediate needs, in order to define and implement their identified goals in the areas of social inclusion, recreation, life skills, health, and financial. Evaluates client needs and participates in developing short-term plans (weekly and monthly) to meet such needs with the active participation of clients, their families and social networks. Participates in reviewing and evaluating the individual’s progress and assists the CLCM manager to make adjustments to programs and activities as required.
3. Assists clients with appropriate daily life skills within the CLBC residence home (i.e. meal times, bed times), social skills. Teaches and assists clients with activities such as grooming, hygiene, reminders re: medication, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety and pet care.
4. Transports and accompanies residents on social, recreational, and community outings to events and activities as identified in the short-term client program plans. Coordinates with Community Living Support Workers and the CLCM manager to connect residents with community inclusion activities as identified in personal program plans.
5. Provides information to residents on available community resources and recommends appropriate services including all HGSCP programs i.e. Stopping the Violence Women’s Counselling (STV), Victim Services (VSP), Child and Youth Counselling (CWWA) and Outreach.
6. Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of residents and the security of the facility.  Facilitates conflict resolution between residents.
7. Provides emotional support, encouragement, goal setting and problem-solving support to residents. Facilitates house and/or support group meetings.
8. Liaises with other service agencies and professionals.
9. Completes housekeeping duties such as laundry, housecleaning, grocery shopping and maintaining supplies. Orders supplies/groceries; performs minor maintenance as well as identifying maintenance issues and bringing them to the supervisor’s attention.
10. Coordinates and prepares the residence meals; menu planning and food preparation as well as food inventory duties. Shops for and picks up weekly household groceries.
11. Assists with behaviour management training so as to support the clients to function appropriately within the CLBC residence as well as in the programs and community gatherings they attend, to participate safely and independently.
12. Recognizes, analyzes and manages potential crisis situations such as residents’ aggressive or upset behaviour in order to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public.  Participates in and provides input toward developing behavioural intervention strategies to deal with such situations and informs the CLCM supervisor when new incidents arise. Works to implement behaviour management strategies as identified by the CLCM manager and behavioural consultant.
13. May assist residents with various basic personal care needs as required, such as grooming, showering, dressing; cooperates with home care service professionals to ensure basic personal care needs are met for residents.
14. Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning for residents. Provides information, advocacy for and assistance to residents.
15. Provides emotional support and feedback to clients and their family and friends regarding current issues with the supported individuals.
16. Maintains professional and confidential case notes, resident records, documents, forms and statistical information by entering relevant information into the client information software and into communication and statistics logs.
17. Attends educational training and participates in staff meetings as required.
18. Documents and reporting in writing to the supervisor any unusual incidents and/or inappropriate behaviour that is known or witnessed.
19. Is familiar with HGSCP Policy and Procedure Manual and the BCGEU Collective Agreement.
20. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. Minimum Grade 12 or G.E.D. equivalent. Social service worker courses/education and or experience would be an asset.
2. Required to complete certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course or online course) with a CPR-C component
3. Food-Safe Certification
4. Class 5 Drivers License (plus reliable vehicle, Drivers abstract)
5. Completion of Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online, offered by HGSCP as on-the job training)
6. This position is dependent on a Criminal Records Check.
7. Two doses of COVID-19 vaccination are required as per current Public Health Order

Required Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use computers and databases effectively and learn new software skills quickly
• Ability to be kind, compassionate and supportive with clients.
• Able to monitor residents and household for safety and security.
• Ability to adhere to directives while allowing clients their autonomy. 
• Able to deal appropriately with and use de-escalation skills with upset residents.

Location: Masset, BC
Level/Wage: JJEP Wage Grid Level 10 $25.05 – $28.75/hour plus additional 10.6 % on all casual hours worked in casual positions
Various Positions Available: Casual/on call positions
Hours: Shifts are various mornings 7 AM – 3 PM; afternoons 3 PM – 11 PM; evenings 11 PM – 7 AM

Applications Accepted By: td@hgscp.ca
Subject Line: Transition House Support Worker
Attention: Transition House Director
Mail: Box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T1M0

The employee is NOT required to use their automobile in the performance of their duties.
This position requires Union membership; accepted applicant will need to join BCGEU.
Casual Positions receive an additional 10.6% in lieu of vacation & stat benefits.

Job Description
Provide support, security, information, education, crisis intervention and referrals to residents and Help-line callers. Also responsible for general upkeep and daily operation of the Transition house.
NOTE: All duties will be adapted to include appropriate COVID-19 protocols.

Qualifications & Education Requirements                                  

• Certificate, diploma or related course work in a human / social service field: would be an asset but is not required
• One (1) year related human/social service experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• This position is dependent on a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• This position requires union membership with BCGEU General Services

Must be willing to complete (on-the-job training is provided)

• Standard First Aid (2-day course) with a CPR-C component
• Food-Safe Certification
• Completion of Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online)
• Completion of Domestic Violence Safety Planning course (online)
• BCSTH Foundations in Violence Against Women Training (online)
• BCSTH Introduction to Transition House Work Module 1 (online)
• BCSTH Introduction to Transition House Work Module 2 (online)
• And other related trainings as required

For a complete job description please contact:  ea@hgscp.ca