PART TIME REINTEGRATION WORKER (male-designated position)

TITLE: Reintegration Worker (male-designated position)

LOCATION(S): Ikaarvik

SALARY: $21.08- $23.96 per hour **based on work experience

HOURS: varied- hours per week on call

EMPLOYER: John Howard Society of Ottawa

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the John Howard Society of Ottawa’s website, under the Careers tab at: https://johnhoward.on.ca/ottawa/careers/

CLOSING DATE: Evergreen

About the environment: Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focussed on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

About who we support: Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.

About diversity at JHS Ottawa: The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position. We welcome candidates from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and all candidates who contribute to furthering the diversity of ideas. We also recognize that people from diverse groups have different needs and require different solutions to gain equal opportunity for success in the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

About the role:

Under the general direction of the Director of Adult Justice Services and the immediate supervision of the Housing Coordinator the Reintegration Worker and their designates will perform various tasks related to site security/ safety, support / development, assistance of Residents, supervising and monitoring the residents, some CRF maintenance.

As the successful candidate, you have:

· Education: Attendance in a working towards completion a post-secondary education or Post – secondary degree or Diploma in the Criminal Justice & Social Sciences programs or equivalent

· Training: Willingness to be trained in required skill areas

· Must possess a “Reliability” Security Clearance (before joining)

· Language: English (Bilingual an asset)

· Training Preferred:

· Ability to obtain security clearance and vulnerability check

· ASIST Training

· Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/ MI

· First Aid & CPR

· Mental Health First Aid

· Urinalysis Testing

· Additional Assets:

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Demonstrate flexibility; willing to work weekends, holidays; IE: Christmas, New Year etc.

· Ability to use sound judgement

· Ability to de-escalate conflict if required

· Role model appropriate living skills and healthy lifestyle

· Teamwork; willing to available to take extra shifts when required

You’ll also be prepared to…

Maintenance/ Cleaning Responsibilities

· Ensure keeping office, staff washroom, securing (packing, labeling, and storing) residents' belongings upon unplanned departures; ensure residents are adhering to chore list, other tasks that may be identified by the Housing Coordinator

· Report any deficiencies to the Housing Coordinator

Building/ Activity Monitoring

· Conduct thorough shift change, maintain keys and personal security pendant (Wear)

· Review Duty log and client notes, take note of important daily activities in Log book

· Manage and Maintain Duty log (Book) and CRF visitors log

· Maintain resident sign in/out destination book

· Complete Security checks and room checks (visual of person)

· Monitor the property (surveillance of all common areas of the CRF including Exterior views)

· Conduct RCC

Program Representation/ Community Relations

· The Reintegration Worker must have a firm grasp of the established procedural guidelines to determine an appropriate response to community members presenting concerns

· CSC mandate; understanding of the functions/roles of parole and probation

Program Level Responsibilities

· Monitors and promotes practices that support people's health and safety

· Supporting daily living and life skills

· Provide emergency crisis intervention and support

· Referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources

· Carries out specific administrative duties as required

· Clearly document all client activity and behaviors

· Motivate and role model social leisure and healthy living skills

· Support any further relevant duties that may be developed or assigned by the Residential Coordinator

· Support and assist CRF Case Worker’s

You’re a fit with our organizational culture, if you mirror our values in the way you work:

· You are committed to providing the highest quality of care for your clients, though responsive, innovative, and evidence informed approaches.

· Driven by curiosity, you adapt to achieve the best results for clients/communities you serve.

· Celebrating the uniqueness and lived experience of every person is part of your nature, and this conviction creates a sense of belonging, safety, and better outcomes for all.

· As a leader, you lead in a way that helps employees live their strengths and reach their potential.

· Lead with compassion and care for others, and help JHS build a culture of listening, mutual support, and meaningful connections.

We sincerely thank all applicants who express interest in JHS and this position- only those selected for an interview will be contacted