3x Live-In Home Support Worker Part-Time 24hrsWeek

The Program

Mountainside Support Services provides individualized 24hour support for children/youth and adults with a variety of specialized and/or complex needs.

In ourpassion to improve lives anddevelop life skills we encourage inclusion and participation through community life skill coaching career development and family supports.

Our Services include:
Supporting youth in recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and overcoming other adversity by providing them trauma informed care within resource homes.
Communitybased supports for adults with diverse abilities.
Homebased supports for adults with diverse abilities.
Home Share programs for adults with diverse abilities.
Life skills development supports for both youth transitioning to adult services as well as adults with diverse abilities.
Outreach supports for youth and adults that are supported with life skills selfhelp skills employment and more.

The Position

The Livein Support Worker provides care and support services to persons served that may be recovering from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and overcoming other adversity by providing them trauma informed care within 24 hour staffed resource homes.

Livein Support Workers receive free room and board during work shifts and may receive breaks from the resource home as conditions permit.

Three 3 permanent parttime positions with a weekly schedule of 24 hours per week
Weekly Schedule:
LiveIn Support starting at 0800 and finishing at 0800 the following morning (Friday Saturday and Sunday schedules available)
If successful candidate is interested in combining two of these days to make a 48hr schedule we will consider this request.

In Your Role You Will

Maintain a safe supportive and caring environment for persons served staying at the resource home
Provide life skills development such as hygiene meal preparation cooking housekeeping shopping etc.
Organize household tasks (meal planning food purchasing and preparation house cleaning basic maintenance)
Implement individuals daily schedule including transporting individuals to and from appointments school monitoring progress and supporting athome learning
Support the individuals and help the individuals work toward their goals and plans
Help develop the care plan for each individual and monitor progress
Participate in the evaluation of social skills life skills resiliency coping patterns etc.
Administer medications as per policy
Identify potential crises and prevent or deescalate these situations
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives; able to foster a cooperative work environment.
Monitor visits by family/friends of individuals (if required)
Comply with financial policies and petty cash procedures
Maintain individual served files in accordance with program standards
Perform miscellaneous jobrelated duties as required

***Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Experience working with youth or adults with complex behaviors
Diploma or Degree in Social Work Child and Youth Work Human Services Education Sociology or Psychology
An equivalent combination of education training and experience may also be considered.
Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License with clean drivers abstract
Reliable safe vehicle with appropriate insurance for transporting individuals
Experience with trauma informed practices
Strong conflict resolution mediation and crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
Current WCB Occupational First Aid Level 1 and CPR certificates required.
NonViolent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and/or MANDT are considered an asset.

Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening and provide three 3 professional references prior to confirmed employment with Mountainside Support Services.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

Mountainside Support Services a location within the Taproot Community Support Services portfolio helps individuals thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services including:
Communitybased homes and residential care
Family support services
Behaviour emotional and mental health support

Our Employees Enjoy

A fair and equitable wage.
Programming that meets current best practices.
Innovation that sets and defines new standards of care.
An empowering balance of independence and supervision.

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you! Please apply.

EqualOpportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equalopportunity employer we prioritize diversity equity and inclusion across all operations. Were seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.