Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Represent Bonaventure Support Services in a professional manner within community, while on various committees with outside agencies, funders, and guardians.
• Work in collaboration with MCFD, CLBC, VIHA, DDMHT, HSCL, Behavior Consultants, etc. and the Bonaventure Leadership team.
• Uphold the Policies and Procedures of Bonaventure Support Services while modelling our Mission Statement, Values and Code of Ethics.
• Adhere to any relevant Legislation and Regulations (Motor Vehicle Act, CLBC, MCFD, CARF, WorkSafe-BC, Employment Standards).
• Follow the Leadership Handbook, Action Plan and Monthly Competency, focusing on health and safety and quality improvement, specifically in relation to CARF Accreditation.
• Develop and maintain a cohesive team spirit and pleasant work environment, promoting an effective and supportive working relationship with a team of diverse backgrounds.
• Coordinate a weekly staffing schedule and manage program funding by reconciling monthly petty cash expenditures.
• Advocate and promote respectful treatment of individuals and defend individual rights, accounting for each individuals' unique personalities and challenges.
• Assists Behavior Consultant in developing an individual Health and Safety Plan and or Behavior Support Plan for each person supported when required.
• Encourage individuals to communicate needs, choices, and preferences, and to support the use of inclusive and adaptive communication strategies.
• Create Person Centered Plans and Risk Assessments for each supported individual with the input from guardians and all relevant stakeholders.
• Work alongside Human Resources Team and Director Team to provide strong organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Establish strong connections with families and team members.
• Provide an environment that respects and maintains confidentiality and privacy.
• Prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, meeting timelines, and working independently.

Qualifications

• Preferred formal education (Diploma or Degree, CSW, RCA, SIVA etc.) and/or work experience with persons with diverse-abilities and/or other relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal behavior and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The desire and ability to work with persons with diverse-abilities and demonstrate personal suitability to promote dignity, independence, individuality.
• Must be in good health with the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and shift responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently in a high stress environment.

Required Documentation

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• RCMP Criminal Record Check (Schedule A - Employer will file).
• MCFD Hub Screening (Employer will file).
• First Aid with CPR Certificate.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate.
• Immunization Records or Medical Exemption.
• Signed Bonaventure Hire Package.
• 3 Reference Letters – (One must be a most recent employer).
• Physician's Declaration.
• TB Screen.