Halfway house worker

John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador in St. John's, NL is inviting applications for the position of Halfway house worker. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. This is a Term or contractPart time position. Shift timings include: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call.

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
• The candidate must perform administrative and office activities.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must implement life skills workshops.
• The candidate must refer offenders to community and social services programs.
• The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
• The candidate must perform food preparation.
• The candidate must provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
• The candidate must assist offenders in pre-release and release planning.
• The candidate must implement behaviour management programs.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• The candidate must screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• The candidate must record and relay information.
• The candidate must monitor safety conditions.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years or equivalent experience.
• The candidate must have 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related field.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be adaptable.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate must work in a community agency to deliver programs, coordinate services, and support individuals and families.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must have enhanced reliability security clearance.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will have access to on-site and workplace amenities, including facilities that support health, safety, welfare, and personal hygiene.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

vflynn@jhsnl.ca

• Job reference number 1892641
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?