THE ORGANIZATION

The BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN) is a provincial, non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of adult abuse and neglect. Community Response Networks (CRNs) are formed across the province to facilitate prevention and education activities and create a coordinated response within each community to help keep vulnerable adults safe from abuse, neglect and self-neglect.

CRNs are made up of representatives from designated agencies, service providers, professionals and community members. CRNs assist in identifying common themes, barriers and issues. Multiple CRNs are supported by each Regional Mentor. BC CRN equips Regional Mentors and CRNS with training, small project funding, resources and materials to support the work that is done locally.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Regional Mentor – Cariboo Chilcotin is an important regional resource and support for CRNs in the Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House and South Cariboo area. As a mentor, you will be providing support and guidance following a Collective Impact model through community development and education; working with direct response agencies, community partners and volunteers; participating in community initiatives; and assisting CRN Coordinators in creating community response resources for your region.

Applicants for this position must be a resident of the Cariboo Chilcotin area.

Your work relates directly to BC CRN’s mission of empowering communities and individuals to ensure vulnerable adults are valued and protected by fostering safe, inclusive communities. BC CRN is committed to a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We believe that embracing diversity in all its forms, promoting equity, and fostering an inclusive environment are essential components in creating a society free from harm.

SPECIFIC TASKS INCLUDE

• Supporting existing CRNs within a designated geographic area and/or with a specific demographic by engaging in regular contact with CRN Coordinators.
• Assisting with and supporting the development of inter-agency and community protocols to help guide the local coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect.
• Supporting the local CRN(s) with projects and events that spread the word on prevention and abuse, neglect, and self-neglect issues, and ensuring that programs are made available to CRNs in the region and, where necessary, supporting their implementation.
• Assisting CRNs with funding applications, managing meetings and reporting requirements.
• Assisting and/or supporting each local CRN in reporting, including reporting activities and participation by both the CRN and the broader community, and use of funds.
• Assisting or supporting CRNs to recruit new Coordinators and develop succession plans.
• Conducting and/or overseeing the orientation of new Coordinators.
• Conducting outreach to community agencies and ministries to encourage relationship-building in established CRNs and to assist in developing new CRNs.
• Engaging in public education on the role of CRNs, prevention, abuse, neglect and self-neglect issues, including facilitating and delivering BC CRN workshops.
• Participating in monthly team meetings and learning events.