Community Assessment Writer

Company Overview:

For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.

We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/, please consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

The Community Assessment and Parole Supervision (CAPS) program is a partnership with Correctional Services Canada (CSC) that is responsible for the completion of both Preliminary and Post-Sentence Community Assessments. The position of a Community Assessment Writer would comprise of identifying the suitability for the type of supports that are willing to be offered or provided to an offender. Within completing these interviews, Community Assessment Writer’s will be expected to complete and submit reports in a timely, accurate manner prior to an identified due date. Assistance may also be needed with tandem supervision of clients alongside Parole Officers when a second person is required, as well as support urinalysis testing when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct interviews within the homes of identified supports
• Timely and accurate completion of written documentation and assessments
• Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures along with CSC standards and using only approved technologies
• Utilize a variety of information to formulate an appropriate assessment
• Contribute to overall risk management
• Navigate a variety of databases and upload reports into the database
• Attend supervision and program meetings as directed
• Professional representation of the enCompass agency and program in community settings
• Engage in enCompass’ agency trainings, activities, unit and staff meetings
• Contributes to overall agency mission, visions, and values

Qualifications / Skills:

• Degree or Diploma in Corrections, Human Services or related field
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience working with complex, high risk populations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in writing assessments
• Ability to understand the dynamics of offenders behavior and assess their needs and risks based on information available
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interviewing and assessments skills
• Outstanding report writing skills
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team environment as needed
• Experience working with and understanding the unique challenges that Indigenous and multicultural individuals and families face, particularly those with significant criminal histories
• Effective risk management skills
• Criminal Record Check, Enhanced Security Clearance and Children Intervention Check
• Standard First Aid and CPR, Suicide Intervention and Crisis Intervention and De-escalation Training
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license with a safe, operating vehicle, clean drivers abstract, and must have 2 million liability insurance

Conditions of Employment:

• The hours of work are Monday to Friday and works a 40-hour work week, with some evening and weekend availability to conduct assessments as needed
• The office space will be located at an enCompass Community Based Residential Facility

What we offer

• The salary range for this position is $53,060.40 to $62,611.27 annually.
• enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:

• Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
• Service recognition and employee awards
• Professional development opportunities
• Staff team building and appreciation days
• Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.

enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds.