Job Title:
CLBC Residence Worker
(CRSW-1)
Reports To:
Community Living Contracts Manager
Location
Masset, BC
Position Type
Permanent part-time 0.7FTE, 28 hours/week
Level/ Salary Range:
Classification: Residence Worker JJEP Wage Grid Level 10: $25.95-29.76/ hr. Includes PBC Health and welfare benefits upon completion of probation.
Position Hours:
Schedule: variable, day (8am -3pm) and evening (3pm-10pm) shifts. 4 shifts per week. May include occasional weekend work
Date Posted:
4 March 2026
Posting Expires:
20 March 2026
Applications Accepted By:
Fax or E-mail:
(250) 626-4662 or clcm@hgscp.ca
Subject Line: CLBC Residence Worker CRSW-1 position
Attention: Community Living Contracts Manager
Mail:
Box 811
2132 Collison Avenue
Masset, BC
V0T 1M0
Job Summary:
As a CLBC Residence Worker you will be providing respectful daily living support to adult residents with developmental disabilities living in the CLBC staffed residence. You will also participate in the general daily operation and upkeep of the CLBC staffed residence. While working in close cooperation with the CLBC Community Support Worker team, you will be enhancing and supporting the quality of life for individuals by providing opportunities for full involvement in their community, in a manner respectful of the intelligence and independence already attained by the supported residents.
Role and Responsibilities
- Maintains strict confidentiality of client information and any information gained as a result of employment at Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace (HGSCP).
- Assists the CLCM manager by documenting immediate resident needs and providing input into residential care plans for residents, Communicates client needs and participates in providing input into short-term care plans (weekly and monthly) to meet resident needs (social inclusion, recreation, life skills, health and financial) with the active participation of clients, their families and social networks. Assists the manager in identification of potential problems by documenting and reporting any program or client issues.
- Assists clients with appropriate daily life skills within the CLBC residence home (i.e. meal times, bed times), social skills. Teaches and assists clients with daily living activities skills such as personal hygiene care, medication, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care.
- Transports and accompanies residents on social, recreational, and community outings to events and activities as identified in the short-term client program plans. Coordinates with Community Living Support Workers and the CLCM manager to connect residents with community inclusion activities as identified in personal program plans.
- Provides information to residents on available community resources and recommends appropriate services including all HGSCP programs i.e. Stopping the Violence Women’s Counselling (STV), Victim Services (VSP), Child and Youth Counselling (CWWA) and Outreach.
- Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of residents and the security of the facility. Facilitates conflict resolution between residents.
- Provides emotional support, encouragement, goal setting and problem-solving support to residents. Facilitates house and/or support group meetings.
- Liaises with other service agencies and professionals.
- Completes housekeeping duties such as laundry, housecleaning, grocery shopping and maintaining supplies. Orders supplies/groceries; performs minor maintenance as well as identifying maintenance issues and bringing them to the supervisor’s attention.
- Coordinates and prepares the residence meals; menu planning and food preparation as well as food inventory duties. Shops for and picks up weekly household groceries.
- Assists with life skills and behavior management training so as to support the clients to function appropriately within the CLBC residence as well as in the programs and community gatherings they attend, to participate safely and independently.
- Recognizes, analyzes and manages potential crisis situations such as residents’ aggressive or upset behavior in order to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public. Participates in and provides input toward developing behavioral intervention strategies to deal with such situations and informs the CLCM supervisor when new incidents arise. Works to implement behavior management strategies as identified by the CLCM manager and behavioral consultant.
- Assists residents with personal care needs such as dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting and bathing as needed; cooperates with home care service and health professionals to ensure personal care needs are met for residents.
- Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning for residents. Provides information, advocacy for and assistance to residents.
- Provides emotional support and feedback to clients and their family and friends regarding current issues with the supported individuals.
- Maintains professional and confidential case notes, resident records, documents, forms and statistical information by entering relevant information into the client information software and into communication and statistics logs.
- Attends educational training and participates in staff meetings as required.
- Documents and reporting in writing to the supervisor any unusual incidents and/or inappropriate behavior that is known or witnessed.
- Is familiar with HGSCP Policy and Procedure Manual and the BCGEU Collective Agreement.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Diploma in Human/Social Services, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 months experience in a related field
- Required to complete certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course or online course) with a CPR-C component
- Food-Safe Certification
- Class 5 Drivers License (plus reliable vehicle, Drivers abstract)
- Completion of Violence Prevention/De-escalation course (online, offered by HGSCP as on-the job training). Required to complete additional trainings online and in-person (on-the-job training).
Required Skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to use computers and databases effectively and learn new software skills quickly
- Ability to be kind, compassionate and supportive with clients.
- Able to monitor residents and household for safety and security.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
- This position is required to function independently while managing emergency situations and using appropriate deescalation skills with residents. Evening and weekend shift work may be required.
Reviewed By:
CSSEA, BCGEU, HGSCP BOD
Date:
May 1, 2021
Approved By:
CSSEA, BCGEU, HGSCP BOD
Date:
May 15, 2021
Last Updated By:
Brie Altrogge, Executive Director
Date/Time:
March 4, 2026
