Placement at Jhs Durham

4 weeks ago

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada John Howard Society of Durham Region Full time

PLACEMENT at JHS Durham - SEPTEMBER 2024

We thank you for your interest in obtaining placement with the John Howard Society of Durham Region (JHSD). We are a non-profit, social service agency dedicated to serving all individuals, families, youth, and adults in programs in areas such as Community Justice, Employment and Training and Housing/Residential Services. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. John Howard Society of Durham is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Recognizing the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being, the John Howard Society is committed to uphold the principles set out in the Human Rights Code of Ontario and the Canadian Human Rights Act. This commitment is expressed in the following undertaking:

(1) The Society shall provide services within its mandate to every individual without discrimination, regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, national ancestry, colour, creed, language, religion, marital status, family status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, abilities, economic status, political affiliation or criminal record.

(2) The Society shall maintain such personnel policies and practices as are consistent with the tenets of the Human Rights Codes of Ontario, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

(3) The Society, through its employees, shall deal with representatives of the community in a responsive manner, with courtesy, respect, and without prejudice and discrimination.

If you are interested in a placement at JHSD, please ensure you review the detailed process below, which explains the required steps for consideration. All our placement opportunities are in person. Updates and current placement opportunities with JHSD can also be found below.

Application Updates and Upcoming Information Session Dates:

Our May/Summer 2024 term is full. We thank you for your interest but are no longer accepting new applications.

Steps for Applying to Placement:

STEP ONE

Submit your resume, cover letter, and respond to the included questions through this portal.

Note: You should receive an immediate confirmation email after you submit your application. If you do not, please check your junk/spam folder.

STEP TWO

You will be invited to a virtual information session via Zoom, where you will have the chance to meet program leaders and learn about the opportunities available for placement. Attendees who participate in this session are given priority throughout the application process. The date of the information session will correspond to the date/school term of your placement:

January/Winter Placement Period: The information session will take place in the preceding October/November.

May/Summer Placement Period: The information session will take place in the preceding February/March.

September/Fall Placement Period: The information session will take place in the preceding May/June.

STEP THREE

Following the information session, students with a continued interest are invited to complete a placement screening application (given following the session) and will indicate their area/ranked top three choices of interest. Upon completion, these will be sent to program leaders for further consideration.

STEP FOUR

If selected, students will be invited to interview with the program specific mentor/supervisor of their first, second, and/or third choice (dependent upon availability of opportunities). With the program supervisor or designate, you will also further discuss the placement position, expectations, and next steps to ensure the opportunities will meet your curriculum goals.

STEP FIVE

Confirmed placement candidates will be invited to attend an agency orientation session to complete necessary school and JHSD paperwork. During that session a personnel file will be created and several documents pertaining to approaches and policies will be reviewed and signed.

UPDATED:

April 2024

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