Shift Worker - Justice Residential

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 Justice Residential Division of enCompass Community Safety Agency consists of 101 Street Apartments, Journey Home, and Independence Apartments. These residential programs provide supervision, support and a safe, stable environment for adults transitioning from federal institutions or secure hospital settings to the community. Staff work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support clients with diverse and complex needs, including mental health concerns and those under community supervision or with a Not Criminally Responsible disposition.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of services in a client-centred, strength-based approach 
• Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection and entry, intakes and assessments 
• Contribute to the management of a high-risk, high-needs client base by being a member of a multidisciplinary team 
• Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures 
• Ensure residents have access to and are provided food orders in accordance with policies and procedures 
• Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed by encouraging the team, and teaching others about the unit’s operations 
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and clients 
• Upholding the standard of cleanliness in staff and client areas
• Participate in Monthly Program Meetings by contributing ideas, providing feedback, and helping to ensure new directions are implemented effectively 

Qualifications / Skills:

• Working towards a Degree or Diploma in the human services field with related experience
• Clear Criminal Record Check, Enhanced Reliability Clearance and Canadian Border Services Agency Reliability Clearance if applicable, and valid First Aid/CPR
• Skilled in effective communication and fostering pro-social relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively with a mental health and high-risk offender population
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Mental Health Population 

Conditions of Employment:

• The successful candidate must be able to work shift work (including holidays, weekends, evenings and overnight shifts) and be available for a minimum of six shifts per month, two of which must be overnights
• The hours of work are 6:45am-3:00pm, 2:45pm-11:00pm and 10:45pm-7:00am shifts. All shifts are awake shifts
• The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, occasional heavy lifting, and frequent cleaning

What we offer

• The wage range for this position is $21.22 to $26.52 hourly. 
• 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.