Job Description

Purpose of Position:

To provide Support for individuals referred for

Cluster Living (Residential) and

Community-Based Risk Reduction/Low Barrier Support Services

in the Dawson Creek area. This position is designed to support individuals who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues and face homelessness and risk as a result of this. Activities will promote stability and offer opportunities for supported work, social development, community access, and pro-social activities).

Scope of Position:

Reporting to Independence Networking Services Risk Reduction Coordinator. The model of supports follow a harm reduction approach, are individualized, flexible and require safeguards to reduce an individual's vulnerability to risk and harm. The range of supports will include: mental health and addiction; criminal justice; self-harming and at risk behavior; cultural awareness, and supporting individuals to access community services. The concepts of the Circle of Courage Model are an integral component of this service (Belonging, Mastery of Skill, Independence, and Generosity).

Responsibilities:

1. Home and Community

- Deliver services at the community level

Activities

Facilitates Individual's interaction to increase/enhance community inclusion following a model of partial participation Maintains open communication with community resources, professionals, and agencies (within the bounds of confidentiality) Interacts with others involved with supported Individual to support relationships within the community Supports Individual to participate in pro-social opportunities that include sports and culture, and are of interest to the individual Supports Individual to maintain family connections Supports Individual to seek work and volunteer opportunities
Advocate alongside supported individuals within the family, CLBC, mental health, community, criminal justice system, and other agencies in the delivery of services.: attend appointments, court appearances, collaborate to enhance service experience (including detox and treatment opportunities)

2. Implement Support Services

Participate in development of Person-Centered Planning for individuals

Support Individuals to attain goal completion of Person-Centered Goal Plan, Goals are functional and implemented in a timely fashion with measurable outcomes.

Follow through with strategies in place for the individual that will enhance skill level and increase quality of life. These strategies must be introduced with sensitivity and discretion.

Participate in development and implementation of Behavioral Support Plan; including data collection

Support Individuals to develop safeguards that support health and safety concerns.

Monitor supported individual mental health: observe and record mental health symptoms; attend all relevant appointments with medical doctor, mental health and addictions, psychiatry, court services, etc.

Utilize professional resources and best practice principles in all aspects of communication, program development and implementation of programs

Keep a record of all contacts with individual/family outlining activities participated in, progress and barriers, for each visit.

Assist to facilitate groups for supported individuals to teach skills that will promote risk reduction.

Ensure procedures are followed according to established standards (i.e. CARF).

3. Participate as an INS Team Member

Interacting and cooperating with other members of the care team

Documenting and reporting any abuse of the supported individuals

Carrying out all duties in a manner which provides motivation for supported individuals

Documenting, reporting and planning of activities for supported individuals independence, social participation, and well being

Documenting and file management - adhere to guidelines and procedures

Act as a participating member of individual's team fostering a positive relationship with all members.

Participate in annual performance reviews - clarifying career goals; participate in identification of personal training needs.

Attending and participating in training workshops.

Preparing personal work plans including goals and objectives.

Attend all relevant meetings as requested by INS Inc.

Education and Knowledge:

Diploma in a related human / social service field (post-Secondary education or training equivalencies in the areas of trauma and addiction, developmental disability, mental health (i.e. TLC; Foundations)

Qualifications:

-Diploma in a related human service field

-One-year recent related experience or equivalent Minimum 3-year combination of education, training in trauma and addiction, developmental disability and mental health, and experience

Attributes:

-Excellent Interpersonal/Communication Skills.

-Dependable, reliable, family and community focused.

-Person-centered thinking and work practice

-Valid Driver's License & Insured Vehicle.

-Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate, Food Safe, WHMIS

This position requires union membership and the use of personal vehicle.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $27.54 per hour

Work Location: In person