Prison Services and Program Coordinator

Job Title: Prison Services and Program Coordinator

Company: John Howard Society of Victoria

Location: In person, 4216 Wilkinson Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 5B2

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent

Work hours: 30 hour per week, between Mon - Fri, 8 am to 4 pm

Salary: $32.45 - $34.42 per hour

Benefits: Employee Engagement Activities, Organization Events, Dental care, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life insurance, Paid time off, RRSP match

**Who We Are**:
John Howard Society of Victoria is a fast paced growing, dynamic and innovative social service organization that strives to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all. Our goal is to help individuals achieve greater independence by providing support with housing, life-skills, education, employment, and community-based services.

At John Howard Society, we come from various backgrounds and share a common goal of wanting to make things better in our community, for our community. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that adapts to your needs.

**Our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values**:

- Our Vision: A safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all
- Our Mission: We contribute to a safer, stronger and more sustainable communities by supporting people to achieve greater independence
- Our Goals:

- Service Excellence: Improve the quality of life of the people we service through more relevant, accessible and sustainable services.
- Organizational Sustainability: Realize a resilient operational and governance model that supports JHSV to consistently serve the end-to-end client journey.
- Capacity: Increase our capacity to work effectively and efficiently as a team.- Our Values:

- Our Service Commitments (How we provide services to clients) - Dignity, Advocacy, Empowerment
- Team Values (How we work together) - Collaboration, Accountability, Resiliency**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy paid vacation, sick and personal time, health and dental plans, long-term disability, critical illness and RRSP
- Supportive Environment: Our Employee Assistance Program and professional development opportunities are designed to help you succeed both personally and professionally. We invest in our employees' growth through training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
- Engaging Culture: Be part of a friendly team that values your input With numerous employee engagements, you can make your voice heard and contribute to meaningful change for our clients and our community.
- Employee Engagement: We often organize team and social gatherings to strengthen relationships and foster camaraderie to create a supportive network among colleagues.
- Impactful Work: Employees at JHS are driven by a shared mission to make a positive difference in the community. Engaging in meaningful work enhances job satisfaction and connects team members to a greater purpose.

**Position Summary**:
We are seeking a passionate and independent Prison Services and Program Coordinator to support Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC) programs and initiatives. The position is responsible for providing support services and Life skills program delivery support to residents and leadership at the VIRCC. This is an in-person role with no opportunity to work remotely.

**What You'll Be Doing**:
Client Support (50%)
- Assist and support residents when completing JHSV pre-release assessment package.
- Provide orientation sessions for new residents.
- Provide residents with short term counselling and referral to other programs/agencies available within the Centre and in the community after release.
- Assist residents in securing accommodation before release.
- Ensure clothing (season appropriate) is available for residents upon release.
- Provide job search information and assist residents with resumes and job search skills.
- In consultation with VIRCC program staff, design and deliver monthly basic life skills workshops (Communications Skills for the workplace, Ready to Rent, Tax Preparation and Budgeting skills).
- Provide residents with various post - release supports.
- Complete detailed hand-offs to Case worker for clients moving into subsequent phases of programs outside of VIRCC
- Process Status Card Applications, coordinate documentation and trouble shoot any issues with ISC

Administration, Prison Services and Program Delivery (40%)
- Collaborate with VIRCC programs staff to identify program participants for all JHSV programs offered at VIRCC.
- Coordinate all training for Basic Construction Awareness (BCAT), Hospitality (HEART), Indigenous Culinary Arts (ICAT) training, and other programs delivered at VIRCC.
- Establish ongoing relationships with participants (Case Management while a resident at VIRCC).
- Complete all monthly, quarterly, annual statistical and activity reports for all programs as per funder contract requirements.
- Maintain all JHSV client case management files on CAMS.
- Attend meetings with