Employment

• Job Title: Community Living Residence Worker
• Reports To: Community Living Contracts Manager
• Position Type: 0.65 FTE Permanent Part Time
• Benefits: Pacific Blue Cross extended health and dental benefits package
• Position Hours: Sunday-Monday-Tuesday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm Plus, alternating Saturdays 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Location: Masset (North End), BC V0T 1M0
• Level/Salary Range: JJEP Wage Grid Level 10 ($25.05 – $28.75/hour)
• Posting Expires: 24 November 2023

Job summary:
We are currently seeking a Community Living Residence Support Worker in Masset. CRSW staff are part of a team helping adults with developmental disabilities to develop skills to achieve greater independence and community involvement on a 1 to1 basis.  CLBC Residence Workers provide respectful daily living support to adult residents with developmental disabilities living in the CLBC 24-hour group home. CRSW’s also participate in the general daily operation and upkeep of the CLBC group home. 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. Please apply if you are a leader who is creative, flexible, personable, and compassionate!

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 withCommunity 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 behavior in order to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public.  Participates in and provides input toward developing behavioral intervention strategies to deal with such situations and informs the CLCM supervisor when new incidents arise. Works to implement behavior management strategies as identified by the CLCM manager and behavioral 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 behavior 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

• Minimum Grade 12 or G.E.D. equivalent. Social service worker courses/education and or experience would be an asset.
• Required to complete certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course or online course) with a CPR-C component
• Food-Safe Certification
• Class 5 Drivers License and clean Drivers abstract
• Completion of Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online, offered by HGSCP as on-the job training)
• This position is dependent on a Criminal Records Check.

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.

Applications accepted by: clcm@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Community Living Residence Worker Position (CRSW-3)
Attention: Community Living Contracts Manager
Mail: box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0

• Job Title: Community Residence Support Worker (casual)
• Reports To: Community Living Contracts Manager
• Position Type: Permanent Casual/ On-Call
• Position Hours: On-Call/ Variable hours
• Level/Salary Range: Per BCGEU wage grid Level
  • $25.05 – $28.75/hour ($27.70 – $31.77/hour with 10.6% additional pay) for day and afternoon shifts (8 am – 3 pm & 3 pm – 10 pm)
  • $22.02 – $25.26/hour($24.35 – $27.94/hour with 10.6% additional pay) for Asleep Night Shifts (10 pm – 8 am)
• Posting Expires: Until filled
• Location: Masset (North End), BC V0T 1M0

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.

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 and a clean 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.

Applications accepted by: clcm@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Community Support Worker Position
Attention: Community Living Contracts Manager
Mail: box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0

• Job Title: Community Living Residence Worker, CRSW #4
• Reports To: Community Living Contracts Manager
• Position Type: Permanent Part-Time (0.65 FTE)
• Position Hours: Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm Plus, alternating Saturdays 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Level/Salary Range: $25.05 – 28.75/hour (JJEP Wage Grid Level 10)
• Posting Expires: Until filled

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.

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 finance. 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., mealtimes, bedtimes), 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 withCommunity 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 behavior 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 behavior in order to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public.  Participates in and provides input toward developing behavioral intervention strategies to deal with such situations and informs the CLCM supervisor when new incidents arise. Works to implement behavior management strategies as identified by the CLCM manager and behavioral 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 behavior 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

• Minimum Grade 12 or G.E.D. equivalent. Social service worker courses/education and or experience would be an asset.
• Required to complete certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course or online course) with a CPR-C component.
• Food-Safe Certification
• Class 5 Drivers License and clean Drivers abstract.
• Completion of Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online, offered by HGSCP as on-the job training)
• This position is dependent on a Criminal Records Check.

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 households 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.

Applications accepted by: clcm@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Community Living Residence worker, CRSW #4
Attention: Community Living Contracts Manager
Mail: box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0

• Job Title: Casual Bookkeeper
• Reports To: Executive Director
• Position Type: Part-time Casual
• Position Hours: Variable hours
• Level/Salary Range: JJEP Wage Grid Level 10 ($25.05 – $28.75/hour) plus, an additional 10.6% in lieu of vacation and benefits
• Posting Expires: September 15, 2023

Job Summary:

Performs Bookkeeping duties such as coding, recording, posting, and processing day-to-day transactions. Processes accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Maintains and updates accounting records as required. Produces financial reports and summaries, and assists with preparing program budgets for various HGSCP programs and departments. Assists with benefits plan administration and updates employee information records. This position is not required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities –

Bookkeeping

• Maintains and updates accurate accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles by performing duties such as posting transactions on Sage 50 (Simply Accounting), and keeping updated accounting and budget summaries in Sage 50 and various Excel spreadsheets as required.
• Codes source documents such as timesheets, invoices and receipts to the appropriate general ledger accounts and departments within Sage 50 accounting software. Checks source documents for accuracy and completeness by reviewing them in consultation with the Executive Director.  Ensures appropriate authorization is received prior to processing.
• Verifies, posts and reconciles accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions into a computerized accounting system based upon relevant approved source documents.
• Maintains accurate historical financial records by keeping an orderly accounting filing system for source and reference documents.
• Maintains and updates the chart of accounts and list of internal financial departments based on direction from the Executive Director.
• Prepares and issues invoices and follows up on late accounts. Pays approved supplier invoices in a timely fashion and issues accounts receivable invoices to customers/vendors. May collect rent payments and prepare/distribute receipts to tenants. Follows up to resolve discrepancies and outstanding invoices with suppliers and vendors.
• Reconciles bank accounts and maintains related bank account reconciliation records.
• Reconciles other accounts as required by the Executive Director.
• Prepares, processes, and completes employee payroll and related records to generate pay deposits and cheques by using Sage 50 and payroll software programs.
• Compiles, maintains and produces payroll statistics and reports of related payroll records such as seniority lists, vacation entitlement, statutory holiday bank, sick leave and overtime banks by using Sage 50, payroll software and Excel software. Maintains records of employee attendance, leave, and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements using Excel spreadsheets and computerized systems.
• Prepares and verifies statements of earnings for employees, including gross and net salaries/wages and all appropriate deductions (such as taxes, union dues, and group insurance and pension plan premium contributions).
• Is aware of and complies with statutory and agency requirements as well as BSGEU Collective Agreement provisions as they apply to payroll, leave and benefits entitlements for employees.
• Prepares cheques and electronic transfers for various payments and coordinates signing authorization by the appropriate signatories.
• Submits forms to health and welfare benefit carriers to arrange for, change and terminate coverage for employees by using digital benefits management portals. Maintains records of benefit enrolment in a manual filing system as well as various spreadsheets.
• Responds to inquiries and requests from staff regarding payroll, benefits and other bookkeeping matters. Follows up to resolve errors and discrepancies in the accounting transactions, and payroll and benefits upon discussion with the Executive Director.
• Prepares for the annual financial audit and the production of financial statements, budgets and other financial reports by performing such duties as providing related financial documentation, preparing various accounting summaries and reports, organizing source documents, and compiling statistics.
• Maintains petty cash accounts for multiple programs by recording petty cash expenses and payments, and by creating and processing cheques for petty cash account refills.
• Secures critical financial information by completing regular database backups on appropriate backup computer hardware and maintaining a spreadsheet log of completed backups.
• Documents relevant accounting processes and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls, by maintaining a record of step-by-step procedures for the required bookkeeping duties as listed, as the commencement and ongoing upkeep of a Financial Procedures Manual.
• Participates in and supports program budget preparation and development with senior management and assists with budget submissions and financial reporting to government and other funders.
• Ensures agency finance guidelines, procedures, and policies as well as appropriate generally accepted accounting principles are adhered to.
• Monitors expenditures in consultation with the Executive Director.
• Produces various accounting reports and summaries and presents their results as requested by the Executive Director or other senior management staff, by creating and printing departmental reports with both Sage 50 accounting software and Excel spreadsheets.
• Operates office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, printers, and multi-line telephone system.
• Prepares various other accounting summaries and reports as required.
• Maintains related records and statistics and performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements –

• Certificate up to two (2) years post-secondary in a related field such as accounting principles and procedures, bookkeeping, payroll, accounting software, or office administration, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Two (2) years recent related experience
• The successful applicant will be required to join the BCGEU General Services union membership.
• This position is dependent upon a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Required Skills & Knowledge –

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and best practices
• Good to excellent working knowledge of Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) software
• Good to excellent working knowledge of Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Attention to detail with the ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and confidentiality.

Additional Information

The ability to function independently and prioritize workload while managing concurrent tasks and deadlines is an ongoing expectation of this position.

Applications accepted by: ea@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Building and Lawn Maintenance Worker, Casual
Attention: Executive Director
Mail: box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0

• Job Title: Community Living Residence Support Worker
• Reports To: Community Living Contracts Manager
• Position Type: 0.52 FTE Part Time
• Benefits: Pacific Blue Cross extended health and dental benefits package
• Position Hours: 21 hours/week, Sat-Sun-Mon weekly 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Level/Salary Range: JJEP Wage Grid Level 10 ($25.05 – $28.75/hour)
• Posting Expires: Until filled

Job summary:
We are currently seeking a Community Living Residence Support Worker in Masset for 3 days/week, 7 hours/day. CRSW staff are part of a team helping adults with developmental disabilities to develop skills to achieve greater independence and community involvement on a 1 to1 basis.  CLBC Residence Workers provide respectful daily living support to adult residents with developmental disabilities living in the CLBC 24-hour group home. CRSW’s also participate in the general daily operation and upkeep of the CLBC group home. 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. Please apply if you are a leader who is creative, flexible, personable, and compassionate!

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 withCommunity 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 behavior in order to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public.  Participates in and provides input toward developing behavioral intervention strategies to deal with such situations and informs the CLCM supervisor when new incidents arise. Works to implement behavior management strategies as identified by the CLCM manager and behavioral 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 behavior 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

• Minimum Grade 12 or G.E.D. equivalent. Social service worker courses/education and or experience would be an asset.
• Required to complete certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course or online course) with a CPR-C component
• Food-Safe Certification
• Class 5 Drivers License and clean Drivers abstract
• Completion of Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online, offered by HGSCP as on-the job training)
• This position is dependent on a Criminal Records Check.

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.

Applications accepted by: clcm@hgscp.ca
Subject line: Community Support Worker Position
Attention: Community Living Contracts Manager
Mail: box 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0

• Job Title: Transition House Support Worker
• Reports To: Transition House Director
• Position Type: Permanent Casual/ On-Call
• Position Hours: On-Call/ Variable hours (Shifts are various mornings 7 AM – 3 PM; afternoons 3 PM – 11 PM; evenings 11 PM – 7 AM)
• Level/Salary Range: JJEP Wage Grid Level 10 ($25.05 – $28.75/hour) plus additional 10.6 % on all casual hours worked in casual positions in lieu of vacation & stat benefits.
• Posting Expires: Until filled
• This position requires Union membership; accepted applicant will need to join BCGEU.

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.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Screens prospective residents for suitability prior to admission. Conducts intake interviews. Orients and assists residents to settle in the house.
2. Maintains strict confidentiality of client information and any information gained as a result of employment at Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace (HGSCP).
3. Assesses residents’ immediate needs and assists them to define and implement an action plan. Provides information to residents on resources available 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.
4. Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of residents and the security of the facility.  Facilitates conflict resolution between residents.
5. Provides emotional support, encouragement, goal setting and problem solving support to residents. Facilitates house and/or support group meetings.
6. Liaises with other service agencies and professionals. Maintains current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence. May participate in public awareness activities about services and issues of abuse.
7. Ensures housekeeping services such as laundry, housecleaning, grocery shopping and maintaining supplies are completed. Orders supplies/groceries; performs minor maintenance.
8. Coordinates and participates in the Transition House dinner; menu planning and food preparation as well as food inventory duties.
9. Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety plan for clients, residents and crisis line callers. Provides information, advocacy for and assistance to residents and crisis line callers.
10. Maintains professional and confidential case notes, resident records, documents, forms and statistical information.
11. Is familiar with HGSCP Policy and Procedure Manual and the BCGEU Collective Agreement.
12. Attends educational training and participates in staff meetings as required.
13. Documents and reports in writing to Management any unusual incidents and/or inappropriate behavior that is known or witnessed in a timely manner.
14. Orients and assigns duties to volunteers/practicum students.
15. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Diploma in a related human / social service field:
• One (1) year related human/social service experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• This position is dependent on a Criminal Records Check.

Must be willing to complete (training provided):

• Standard First Aid (2-day course) with a CPR-C component
• Food-Safe Certification
• Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online)
• 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)

Preferred Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be effective with clients.
• Able to monitor clients and household for safety and security.
• Ability to adhere to directives while allowing clients their autonomy. 
• Able to deal appropriately with upset, angry or demanding clients.

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