Summary
The Relief Workers within Enviros provide support and safety to the clients within each program, working with up to 10 young people (males and females) at any given time. The Relief Worker is responsible for behavior management as per each program requirements and follow-through on pertinent issues (client and program related). Other expectations of this role may include modelling of professional behaviours, maintaining support for the program service plans, and providing programming and support
Description
ENVIROS – Who We Are:
Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.
Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.
Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.
Enviros focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.
Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices.
Why People Choose Enviros
Simply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”.
Enviros Principles of Practice
Enviros’ Principle Based Practice is a model that utilizes principles to guide and drive action in practice, a decision-making tool in our interventions addressing critical areas of need, and the foundational structure of support for the crucial work we do, incorporating strengths and culture into our day-to-day interactions. This model utilizes core principles to ensure a holistic approach is taken when supporting people.
Our nine principles can be found on our website.
Position Summary
The Relief Workers within Enviros provide support and safety to the clients within each program, working with up to 10 young people (males and females) at any given time. The Relief Worker is responsible for behavior management as per each program requirements and follow-through on pertinent issues (client and program related). Other expectations of this role may include modelling of professional behaviours, maintaining support for the program service plans, and providing programming and support for daily living tasks and activities.
Accountabilities
This section provides the key outcomes the position is accountable for and the activities that are required to achieve those outcomes.
1.Direct Client Care
•Provide constant and ongoing supervision of the clients in the program.
•Establish positive relationships with the clients.
•Complete daily requirements with each client within the program – including, though not limited to, chores, recreational activities, decision-making, problem-solving, educational support, wilderness programming and client advocacy.
•Household
•Assume responsibility for household duties as required.
2.Documentation
Complete daily documentation, including:
•Daily notes on each client.
•Staff communication notes.
•Medication.
•Incident reports as required.
•Completion of the Relief Feedback Forms with the employee with whom they are working.
3.Enviros Community Support
•Attend staff meetings and participate in additional training as required
4.Reporting Relationships
•Report to the Program Supervisor or the full-time staff on shift for the program that they are working in.
Competencies
Competencies are the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours an employee requires to be successful in their role at Enviros. They are generally aligned with the culture and core values of the organization.
•Communication: able to communicate clearly and tactfully to all levels of the organization in a way that builds rapport and trust using a variety of communication mediums
•Adaptability: adapts to changing departmental and organizational needs and a variety of situations and distractions that arise regularly; and supports the cultivation of a work environment that can manage change well
•Decision Making: uses strong critical thinking with principle-based processing to make timely, informed decisions that enhance the quality of Program service delivery and improve systems
•Collaboration: able to work effectively with all departments, programs and principle-based processes that includes a diverse group of people; promotes cooperation and commitment to achieve goals; and fosters a positive and inclusive work environment
•Initiative: acts confidently in taking the initiative and solving problems and empowers others to do
the same; able to effectively manage time with strong organizational skills to meet all job requirements successfully.
•Learning: proactively identifies ways for self-improvement and development and fully supports the growth and development in all staff with culturally aware, strengths based and individualized planning
Qualifications/Experience
•Diploma / Undergraduate Degree in Human Services
•Experience with experiential learning, strength-based practice and working in Group Care programs considered an asset.
•CPR and First Aid Certification
•Current Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Search) and Intervention Record Check
Enviros believes in the power of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.
Enviros is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
