Field Service Technician - Rotator

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement competency based training and coordinates professional supports for home share providers.
2. Provide regularly scheduled and / or unannounced monitoring visits to homes.
3. Work with case management teams to develop and implement comprehensive transition plans that ensure individuals are successful transitioning into new homes; transitioning from children to adult services, and transitions related to discharge.
4. Assist home share providers to develop emergency response, safety and contingency planning.
5. Utilize standardized assessment and monitoring instruments to ensure continuity of procedures and consistency in follow up.
6. Conduct home studies as required.
7. Review recommendations and required action plans with home share providers.
8. Write incident reports as required.
9. Ensure all home share locations are operating in conformance with CARF / COA standards and legislated requirements.
10. Maintain current contact notes and program reports.
11. Liaise with funders, families and community agencies.
12. Attend and provide information at multidisciplinary case management meetings as required.
13. Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
14. Participate in the quality improvement and risk management committees.
15. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Social Sciences OR
• Diploma related to social work, WITH 5 years of directly related case management experience, may be considered.
• Minimum two years of related experience in working with individuals and their families.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid CPR / First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain during probation).
• In order to travel throughout the Lower Mainland, British Columbia to Taproot Community Support Services Shared Living programs (Mileage is paid) you MUST HAVE a valid BC Driver’s License, clean and current driver’s abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle including appropriate insurance.
• Valid Mandt System Training (or willingness to obtain during probation).
• Preference for candidates that have certification in Home Studies and / or SAFE studies.
• Will accept the CLBC-approved Home Study course at the time of hiring, with the requirement to complete the SAFE Home Course during employment.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does:

Taproot helps people with developmental disabilities thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:

• Community-based homes and residential care.
• Supportive Independent living.
• Family support services, including respite care.
• Day programs, community involvement, employment.
• Behaviour, emotional and mental health support.
• 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.
• Professional development opportunities and job-related training.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Long Service Milestone rewards.
• Employee referral bonus program.

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca.

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.

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