Relief Support Worker, Cabin Initiative (BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO)
About the role
The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is recruiting professional and motivated Support Workers for the upcoming supportive cabins initiative located in Brockville, ON. The right candidates will join a highly motivated team with a track-record of very high achievement and an appetite for change and innovation. We currently have several vacancies on a relief basis.. The hours for these positions will vary based on organizational requirements and there is no guarantee of hours. Individuals seeking employment on an on-call basis are invited to apply. This position works days, evenings and overnights including weekends and holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all residents comply with the rules of residency
- Provide emergency assistance to new clients arriving to the site
- Manage any problems brought forward by staff and residents and provide conflict resolution techniques to disarm the situation
- Assist with design and implementation of on-site and community-based programming for program participants in areas such as mental health, substance use, employment, education, recreation and more.
- Liaise with the other agencies and groups, attend community meetings and events relating to housing, criminal justice, mental health, etc.
- Work with the team to address any problems or conflicts that may arise
- Monitor resident’s conditions and reports breaches to Program Manager
Skills and Abilities
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Respect for professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Ability to function as a member of a team
- Computer skills, e.g. Microsoft office, internet, email
- Ability to motivate and give direction to residents
- Flexibility
Education and Experience
- College diploma in the social sciences field
- Work related experience in corrections, residential housing programs, homelessness and mental health and addiction
- Experience with conflict resolution, motivational and counselling techniques
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite, databases and the internet
- Familiar with community resources and services
- A satisfactory Criminal Police Check, with Vulnerable Sector
- Required to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.
This position is to replace a current vacancy.
Please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.
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About John Howard Society of Ottawa
For more than 90 years, we've worked to keep the humanity in justice.
Today we continue to build a safer Ontario by supporting the people and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Our 19 local offices deliver more than 80 evidence-based programs and services focused on prevention, intervention and re-integration across the province. These range from helping youth develop the life skills that will let them achieve their full potential, to helping families navigate issues of criminal justice, to providing job training for those leaving incarceration so they can contribute to their community in a meaningful way. We promote practical, equitable policies while raising awareness of the root causes of crime and calling on Ontarians to share responsibility for addressing them. Within the system itself, we advocate for the fair treatment of every individual. Each year, our work impacts the lives of more than 100,000 Ontarians.
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Relief Support Worker, Cabin Initiative (BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO)
About the role
The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is recruiting professional and motivated Support Workers for the upcoming supportive cabins initiative located in Brockville, ON. The right candidates will join a highly motivated team with a track-record of very high achievement and an appetite for change and innovation. We currently have several vacancies on a relief basis.. The hours for these positions will vary based on organizational requirements and there is no guarantee of hours. Individuals seeking employment on an on-call basis are invited to apply. This position works days, evenings and overnights including weekends and holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all residents comply with the rules of residency
- Provide emergency assistance to new clients arriving to the site
- Manage any problems brought forward by staff and residents and provide conflict resolution techniques to disarm the situation
- Assist with design and implementation of on-site and community-based programming for program participants in areas such as mental health, substance use, employment, education, recreation and more.
- Liaise with the other agencies and groups, attend community meetings and events relating to housing, criminal justice, mental health, etc.
- Work with the team to address any problems or conflicts that may arise
- Monitor resident’s conditions and reports breaches to Program Manager
Skills and Abilities
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Respect for professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Ability to function as a member of a team
- Computer skills, e.g. Microsoft office, internet, email
- Ability to motivate and give direction to residents
- Flexibility
Education and Experience
- College diploma in the social sciences field
- Work related experience in corrections, residential housing programs, homelessness and mental health and addiction
- Experience with conflict resolution, motivational and counselling techniques
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite, databases and the internet
- Familiar with community resources and services
- A satisfactory Criminal Police Check, with Vulnerable Sector
- Required to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.
This position is to replace a current vacancy.
Please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Relief Support Worker, Cabin Initiative jobs in Brockville, Ontario, Canada
About John Howard Society of Ottawa
For more than 90 years, we've worked to keep the humanity in justice.
Today we continue to build a safer Ontario by supporting the people and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Our 19 local offices deliver more than 80 evidence-based programs and services focused on prevention, intervention and re-integration across the province. These range from helping youth develop the life skills that will let them achieve their full potential, to helping families navigate issues of criminal justice, to providing job training for those leaving incarceration so they can contribute to their community in a meaningful way. We promote practical, equitable policies while raising awareness of the root causes of crime and calling on Ontarians to share responsibility for addressing them. Within the system itself, we advocate for the fair treatment of every individual. Each year, our work impacts the lives of more than 100,000 Ontarians.