Record Suspension

**Job Posting**

**Reintegration Specialist**

**T**ITLE**:Reintegration Specialist**
**LOCATION(S)**:Ottawa, 401 Bell Street South
**SALARY: $**23.62 to $26.64 (_Based on experience)_
**HOURS**:Casual - as needed (average 15-25 hours/month, depending on program needs)
- This is a flexible, as-needed position — ideal for someone who can facilitate programming and complete record suspensions in French when required_
**EMPLOYER**:John Howard Society of Ottawa
**CLOSING DATE: August 25th, 2025**

**About the environment**:Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focused on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

**About who we support**:Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.

**About the role**:
The John Howard Society of Ottawa is seeking a **bilingual (French/English) Reintegration Specialist**to provide group and individual **diversion programming**and assist clients with their successful reintegration into the community. This flexible, as needed position will also support clients through the **Record Suspension**process, including eligibility assessments, gathering required documentation, and liaising with relevant agencies — all in **French**when needed.
- Strong facilitation and motivational interviewing skills
- Experience supporting clients with multiple barriers (e.g., mental health, substance use, justice involvement)
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and Record Suspension processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both **French and English**:

- Flexibility to accept shifts as needed, including occasional early evenings

If you are passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives and can deliver services that reflect the diverse needs of our community, we’d love to hear from you.
- Possess strong motivational interviewing skills, crisis and suicide intervention skills
- Experience and knowledge of Record Suspensions access and National Pardons Centre
- Understanding of, and experience working with, clients that struggle with multiple barriers (mental health, criminality, substance use, etc.)
- Deliver services in a way that reflects the racial, cultural, linguistic, and gender specific needs of the community being served.
- Be adaptable, reliable, flexible and willing to work at multiple locations including some early evening work
- Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a team
- Proven experience in effective group facilitation and individual support/ counselling
- Strong organizational skills and effective time management
- Willingness to “do whatever it takes” attitude for client, and program success

**Minimal Requirements**:

- Demonstrated communication skills; knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Social Science Degree or Community College Diploma in Social Services with one to three years experience in the field. Less education and more experience may be considered.
- Experience with facilitation and leading groups or individual sessions.
- French is mandatory for this position

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Facilitation and Crisis Services**:

- Conduct client interviews to assess needs, identify challenges, and develop tailored support and intervention plans.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, tracking client progress toward established goals and long-term stability.
- Provide immediate crisis and suicide intervention supports
- Offer brief solution focused support services (1-8 sessions)
- Interact, with sensitivity, with program participants who have mental health and addiction issues
- Provide community and justice information, referral and practical support services
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Effectively facilitate group sessions utilizing pre-established curriculum in a manner that is engaging, interactive, and non-judging
- Provide specific and structured individual counselling/support to Diversion clients

**Record Suspensions (Client Services, Community Liaison and Administration)**:

- Ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and refer clients to proper agenci