Part Time Shift Worker

Independence Apartments

Job ID: 19-029EJHS

Edmonton John Howard Society (EJHS) is a CARF accredited community based crime prevention organization that has been operating in Edmonton since 1949.  Our mission is “through our programs and services we work to prevent crime and to help people affected by crime”.

The Edmonton John Howard Society provides the following:

• Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
• Service recognition and employee awards
• Professional Development opportunities
• Staff teambuilding and appreciation days

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://johnhoward.org/about-us/core-values, please consider joining our team.

Independence Apartments is a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) and a program of Edmonton John Howard Society. Its’ primary focus is to assist adult males in making a successful transition from federal institutions to living a responsible community life. Halfway House Services provides community supervision of clients while at the same time, providing one to one support for their transition into the community.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with, observe, and document resident behaviour, progress or deterioration
• Maintain file and supervision standards set by the Edmonton John Howard Society and Correctional Services of Canada
• Liaison with Parole Officers, Edmonton City Police and various other treatment professionals.
• Attend client case conferences, unit and agency meetings, and staff trainings
• Care and control of the CBRF while on shift

Qualifications / Skills:

• Related post-secondary education
• Ability to understand the dynamics of offenders’ behavior and assess their needs and risks
• The skills to counsel offenders, form effective relationships, and gain trust
• The skills to understand the use of authority in supervision and to intervene effectively in crisis situations
• The ability to assist offenders in identifying and solving the practical problems involved in their successful reintegration into the community
• Skills in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
• The ability to understand and work with cultural differences
• Experience working with diverse populations, including client with mental health issues
• Possess the skills to form effective professional relationships and gain trust.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Experience contributing to a positive team environment
• Current Standard 1^st Aid and CPR certificate
• An enhanced reliability screening clearance

Conditions of Employment: Looking for Part Time Shift Workers who are available for shift work including: 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am awake overnight shifts. Shifts will primarily be on weekends and Statutory Holidays.  Must be available for a minimum of 6 shifts per month.  Must be available to do seven training shifts Monday-Friday.

Hourly Wage:

The starting hourly wage for this position is: $17/hour

Safety and harmony in our community

Edmonton John Howard Society is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds