Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater, Canada The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia Full time

**The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia**
- _“Effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime”_

Provincial Office: 1-541 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville NS B4C 2S1

**Position: Support Worker**

**-**Organization Unit: Housing Team

**-**Primary responsibilities is to support the Community Navigator’s role;
**-**Reports to Program Coordinator

**-**Part time

**-**Rotational shifts between 4 and 8 hours, 4 - on, 4 - off

**Location**:The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia, Bridgewater, NS

**Date**:November 30, 2023

**About us**:
The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia (JHSNS) has been actively serving our communities since 1950.

Our mission is _effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime_. We work collaboratively with clients, government and community agencies to support individuals and families who have come into conflict with the law or who are at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system. Our core activities include direct service provision, community education, research and resource development and advocacy.

JHSNS recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating a strong and capable workforce.

JHSNS works towards improving representation of designated groups at all levels. This approach reflects our values of respect, integrity, fairness, diversity, and accountability. We believe such values must be demonstrated in our relationships with participants, students, volunteers and community partners.

**General Accountability**:

- Responsible for utilizing the Social Determinants of Health to provide systems navigation and integration support to criminalized men, including men exiting incarceration.
- Help clients navigate systems barriers and support connection with appropriate community resources and support networks while employing a lens that is trauma informed and culturally sensitive.
- Provide community leadership with cultural humility/competency for working with clients. The incumbent must possess a firm understanding of corrections, the criminal justice system and support services and resources available in the Bridgewater Region.
- Work in close coordination and collaboration with provincial Dept of Community Services,

Mental Health & Addictions, relevant culturally-specific agencies, and other agencies to engage in intensive, supportive case management processes.

**The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia**
- _“Effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime”_

Provincial Office: 1-541 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville NS B4C 2S1

**Working Conditions**:
The position requires:

- The position requires moderate amounts of cooking, walking, climbing stairs, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, and both scheduled and unscheduled interactions with others;
- Daily travel within Bridgewater and occasional travel to other regions in the province;
- A reasonable amount of mental effort to analyze information, problem solve and support people; and,
- A combination of independent work and working in close coordination and collaboration with others.

Equipment and resources necessary for carrying out assigned work will be supplied (ex: computer, telephone, stationery supplies, etc.), according to regular standards of work within JHSNS.

**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**:
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, rather it provides a general overview.
- Work under guidance of the Community Navigator and Program Coordinator to advance client support plans.
- Work closely with a variety of government and community partners. You may also work with newly released clients to facilitate admissions, intake and assessment processes to ascertain their individual needs, interests and goals.
- Support reporting duties specific to the Housing Team, including use of HIFIS and JHS reporting documentation. Maintain thorough and current records.
- Tracking/Maintaining house inventory and restocking necessary supplies for caseload (i.e. food, personal hygiene items, clothing, harm reduction supplies).
- Facilitate life skill development for clients to assist in building sustainable skills to maintain long-term, independent housing. Some areas may include but are not limited to budgeting, healthy living, cleaning/maintaining space, and landlord/roommate relations.
- Seek out and engage in opportunities for donations which will benefit the caseload and staff team.
- Maintain regular connections to a variety of communities within Nova Scotia, including the

African Nova Scotian Community, BIPOC Communities, LGBTQ2s+ community, Diverse Abilities

Community. Share current information and learnings about available resources, programs and

**The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia**
- _“Effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime”_

Provincial Office: 1-541 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville NS B

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