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Overnight Awake Residence Worker, Temp Full Time

Prince George, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Work/life balance
Learning and career development opportunities
Competitive wages and salaries

About the role

The Program Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of persons in their communities through a variety of programs and services.

Taproot Community Support Services in Prince George supports adults with Addictions, FASD, Complex Mental Health and Behavioral needs through our Residential and Outreach Support programs. We provide advocacy and mentoring to these individuals who are living semi-independently in a supported living environment. These apartments are located on Dagg Road in Prince George. They are close to all amenities, transit, local shops, restaurants, hospitals and resources. Individuals at this supported living environment, live in the same building with each having their own or shared suites. Taproot staff encourages all individuals to live a full life with personalized care based on individual needs. Our commitment is to provide the people we serve with programs that maximize progress and independence, embrace strengths and qualities, and encourage integration into the community. We follow a harm reduction model within our programs.

Taproot staff promote independent living for each individual through modelling and building life skills. These skills provide our individuals to be able to maintain housing and develop home management skills, problem solving, community safety, grocery shopping, accessing tertiary supports, budgeting and banking.

The Position The overnight Awake Residential Night Worker (ARNW) for this licensed, accredited agency attends to the health, well-being, safety and security of residents and the program site at night, and provides general, non-specific services to clients as required. This position will be alone during the overnight hours and must feel comfortable working alone, with support from fellow team members and the On-Call Manager, as needed. Maintains a comfortable and clean living environment. This position reports to the Program Manager. Membership with BCGEU is required.

Schedule One (1) Temporary, full-time position with a weekly schedule of 40 hours:

  • Saturday through Wednesday 2400-0800
  • Duration of this position is dependent on incumbent, with an estimated duration of approximately one year.

In Your Role You Will

  • Monitors residents through the night and attends to any medical and behavioural needs that arise during the night.
  • Follows through on direction regarding specific residents left by the day staff.
  • Notifies staff of any major problems or emergencies; responds to emergencies according to established policies and procedures.
  • Supports residents with their morning and evening routines at the beginning and end of shift.
  • Ensures residents follow house rules; monitors curfew regulations and reports to appropriate authorities as required.
  • Administers medications to residents according to established policy and procedure.
  • Ensures logbooks and other documentation such as charts and incident reports are complete.
  • Performs light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, emptying garbage, cleaning and laundry; performs minor building maintenance such as changing light bulbs; reports maintenance needs to the program manager.
  • Complies with policies, procedures and values of the agency, and uses best practices when supporting residents.
  • Utilizes practices that promote service recipient health, welfare, safety and security; secures the building by arming alarms and locking doors and windows.
  • Prepares and assists residents in breakfast preparation.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • 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

  • Grade 12. Minimum 6 months related experience
  • Minimum of one year recent related experience in a community-based setting, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Previous experience with operating a licensed home and trauma informed practice
  • Training in substance use is an asset
  • Familiarity with Housing First, Harm Reduction and Employment First initiatives
  • Valid CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, and Food Hygiene and Sanitation certificates
  • Valid BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
  • Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate and Conflict Resolution Certificate
  • Positive behavior supports experience

What Taproot Community Support Services Does At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

  • Work/life balance
  • Learning and career development opportunities
  • Competitive wages and salaries
  • Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
  • Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
  • Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
  • Professional development opportunities and job-related training
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Long Service Milestone rewards
  • Employee referral bonus program

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

Equal-Opportunity 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 equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're 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.

About Taproot Community Support Services

Individual and Family Services
201-500

At Taproot (formerly WJS Canada), we believe that there is an inner- strength within all of us. We provide personalized support services to children, youth, adults, and families facing difficulties. Rooted in cultural respect and support, our programs are designed to help people grow and find their place within their communities.