Supported Independent Resident Worker

Are you a kind and compassionate person with knowledge of various disabilities? Are you open to learning and looking to join a team that promotes life-long learning? Are you available for shift work where you would support residents who have FASD? If so, we are currently accepting applications to join FASSY as a Supported Independent Resident Worker.

Reporting to our Team Leads, the successful candidate(s) will work closely with our residents and other staff to assist in programming, home maintenance, cuing and prompting for daily needs, and providing companionship to those living in our spaces. Recognizing that people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder are at greater risk for experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, this position seeks to assist residents with individualized plans to help them be as successful as possible.

Pay and hours:

The rate of pay is $30 per hour, paid biweekly. There is opportunity to work between 24 and 40 hours per week.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all individuals. This includes working in a team environment to create a safe, nurturing, and respectful atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to use their voice.
• Support skill development in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), including money management, use of public transportation, household maintenance, food preparation and storage (including cooking and food management), healthy lifestyle choices, and relationship planning.
• Provide vocational and/or volunteer programming to support community engagement and skill-building opportunities for clients.
• Develop and implement individualized programming tailored to each resident’s unique case plan.
• Provide emergency support to residents when needed.
• Develop therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively with residents who have cognitive, physical, or mental health conditions, utilizing skills acquired through training and mentoring.
• Manage conflicts with residents, visitors, and family in a professional and timely manner, ensuring that residents' rights to privacy, confidentiality, autonomy, and individuality are upheld.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and ensure all records are kept up to date in accordance with program policies.
• Stay informed on best practices related to supporting individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), conflict resolution, suicide intervention, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, cultural competency (First Nations 101), Food Safe, trauma-informed care, Naloxone training, and harm reduction strategies.
• Respond effectively to emergency or critical situations by utilizing situational analysis and problem-solving skills to maintain safety for all involved. Utilize collaborative problem-solving and verbal de-escalation techniques to model and support healthy conflict resolution.
• Maintain a clean and healthy living environment by adhering to routine checklists for each shift.
• Ensure a professional, safe, and caring environment for residents, guests, and staff at all times.

Working Environment

• The position involves working with individuals who may have experienced trauma and who may exhibit behavioral symptoms such as emotional instability, substance use, verbal or physical aggression.
• Exposure to clients with chronic illnesses and infectious diseases (e.g., Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, HIV) is possible.
• Shift work is required, typically in 8-hour shifts. These may include:
• Day shifts (08:00 – 16:00)
• Evening shifts (16:00 – 00:00)
• Overnight shifts (00:00 – 08:00)
• Weekends and statutory holidays
• The position involves exposure to household cleaning and maintenance products, allergens (such as dust, animals, plants, and flowers), and second-hand smoke.
• Employees may have contact with first responders, including RCMP, EMS, and firefighters.
• The role may require lifting and moving heavy objects, maintaining and organizing residential homes, completing extensive cleaning, grocery shopping, and other assigned duties.

For questions, to receive a copy of the complete job description, or to apply, please contact us at [email protected]

Closing date: Until filled