Full Time Overnight Support Worker-with Benefits
- Calgary, AB, T2G 4C6, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Working hours
- 40 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Bedford House –Full Time Overnight Support Worker –with Benefits
The Agency
The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a charity that reduces crime and makes Calgary communities safer by helping youth and adults make positive changes and move away from criminal behaviour. We do this by addressing the root causes of crime through housing, education, employment programs and support so that individuals have alternatives to breaking the law. CJHS is committed to restorative justice and an organizational environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. CJHS values diversity and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from all walks of life.
The Program
Bedford House is a community-based residential facility (CRF) that provides housing, ongoing counselling, support and connections to appropriate community services to men who are on federal conditional release. Staffed 24 hours a day, Bedford House is apartment-style living.
The Position
The Overnight Support Worker is responsible for: supervising residents and the facility in accordance with written policy; performing all general shift duties; maintaining strong written/verbal communication; maintaining a flexible approach in meeting the needs of the residents while maintaining the safety of the community; and being prepared and physically able to deal with routine/crisis situations. The shifts are awake overnights, 9:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.
There are two Full-Time Overnight Support Worker positions available: A Thursday through Sunday rotation, and a Monday through Thursday rotation. Both rotations are 40 hours/week.
The Overnight Support Worker must have strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting; some post-secondary education or equivalent experience working within the criminal justice system; good verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills; the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries; and knowledge regarding trauma-informed care. A current criminal record check (CPIC) is required.
Brain Story Certification considered an asset.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Overnight Support Worker is responsible for supervising residents and the facility in accordance with written policies. They must perform general shift duties while maintaining a safe environment and responding to routine or crisis situations.
Requirements
Candidates should have some post-secondary education or equivalent experience working within the criminal justice system. Strong communication skills, the ability to set professional boundaries, and knowledge of trauma-informed care are required.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis management
- Professional boundaries
- Supervision
Benefits
- Health benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Support Worker
- Residential Facility
- Criminal Justice
- Trauma-informed Care
- Conditional Release
- Crisis Management
- Brain Story Certification
- CPIC
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Overnight Shift
- Facility Supervision
- Restorative Justice