Shift Workers, Justice Residential Services

**Part-Time Employment Opportunity**

**Justice Residential Shift Workers**

**24-043EJHS**

For over 75 years EJHS has provided holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. By focusing on reintegration, acceptance and successful outcomes, we are building a safer, more harmonious community. We do this through release planning, housing support, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more.

The Edmonton John Howard Society provides the following:

- Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
- Professional growth and learning
- Service recognition and employee awards
- Part Time Health Spending Account (based on minimum number of hours)

This role will be located at one of Edmonton John Howard Society’s Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF). The 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**:

- Completion of accurate written documentation
- Delivery of services in a client-centred, strength-based approach
- Interact with, observe, and document resident behaviour, progress or deterioration
- Maintain file and supervision standards set by the EJHS 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 training
- Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment
- Care and control of the CBRF while on shift

**Qualifications / Skills**:

- Working towards a Degree or Diploma in the human services field with related experience
- Ability to understand the dynamics of offenders’ behaviours 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 clients with mental health issues
- Possess the skills to form professional relationships and gain trust
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Experience contributing to a positive team environment

**Conditions of Employment**:

- The hours of work are 6:45 am-3 pm, 2:45 pm-11 pm and 10:45 pm-7 am shifts.
- The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR level C certificate

**Hourly Wage**:

- The starting wage is $20.40 per hour.
- Shift differential will be paid for hours worked between midnight and 6 am.

Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. **Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.**

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted
- **Safety and harmony in our community**_

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $20.40 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work shift work (including holidays, weekends, evenings, and awake overnight shifts) and be available for a minimum of 6 shifts per month.
- If offered the position, when are you available to start?

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid & CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-16