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 LOFT is a voluntary 6-month short term supportive transitional housing program. The program works to stabilize individuals, meet their needs, and prepare them to transition into long term housing. Part-time caseworkers provide support to individuals 16yrs – 24yrs who are experiencing homelessness, are newly homeless, or living in an at-risk environment and are currently in a state of readiness to work with The LOFT program to achieve a stable income and long-term housing. Staff are ensuring a safe and supportive environment while participants are residing in our interim housing. The LOFT functions off a harm reduction philosophy and values a client-centered approach
Responsibilities:
- Deliver services in a client-centered, strength-based approach per unit philosophy.
- Assist participants with developing life skills, goal plans, self confidence, community resources, pro social recreation, and a firm grasp on their budgeting.
- Completion of accurate written daily documentation (logbook entries, contact notes, incident reports, medication book entries).
- Ongoing monitoring of own files to ensure they are kept complete and up to date.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data collection, data entry and completion of any program assessments and surveys as directed.
- Role model and assist clients with self-advocacy.
- Adapt services to meet the needs of diverse populations as per unit policy.
- Coordinate recreation activities with residents.
- Deliver services in accordance with unit and Agency Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure clients are aware of and understand House rules and address any concerns.
- Ensure Maintenance and Cleanliness of Unit and Property.
- Communicate pertinent information to the supervisor and other staff as necessary.
- Obtain/maintain positive working relationships with external agencies.
- Liaise with program providers and agency funders.
- Participate in community events.
- Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed and encouraging and teaching others about the unit’s operations.
- Attend and participate in Unit Meetings.
- Value differences amongst coworkers.
- Contributes to overall agency mission, vision, and values
Qualifications / Skills:
- Some post secondary or related field experience would be considered an asset.
- Strong listening and relationship-building skills.
- Must be self-directed, flexible, team-orientated, and able to follow directions.
- Able to follow the agency’s philosophy and core values.
- Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check, and Standard First Aid and CPR.
- A valid driver’s license is an asset.
- A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually
Conditions of Employment:
- The successful candidate must be able to work shift work (including holidays, weekends/weekdays, evenings, and awake overnight shifts). The hours of work are Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am – 3:00pm, 3:00pm – 11:00pm and 11:00pm – 7:00am. Mon-Fri: 6pm-11pm, along with the opportunity to assist with coverage for the 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am Mon-Fri shifts.
- Availability during the week is an asset.
- The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting.
What we offer
- The starting hourly wage is $21.22 per hour
- 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 Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
