Re-integration Co-facilitator

**Position**: Reintegration Program Co-Facilitator

**Employment Type**: Varying Days/Evenings and Hours

**Position Type**: Unionized

**Salary**: $25.87

**Benefits**: N/A

**Tentative Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Closing Date for External Applicants**:Ongoing until the position has been filled.**

**_**Only external applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted for an interview. **_

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**The Position**:In keeping with the mission statement, values and principles of the John Howard Society of Manitoba, the Reintegration Program Co-Facilitator will work directly with the Reintegration Caseworker/Program Facilitator to provide programming to participants who are exiting both the Provincial and Federal Correctional Facilities.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Reintegration Program Co-Facilitator will assist the Reintegration Caseworker/Program Facilitator before, during and after a program has been delivered.

**Pre-Program Session**
- Arrive 1 hour before session.
- Set up chairs.
- Make coffee/put out snacks.
- Review session with Reintegration Caseworker/Program Facilitator.
- Discuss any concerns/questions with Reintegration Caseworker/Program Facilitator.
- Greet participants at the front door.

**During Program Sessions**
- Follow the program session outline.
- Assist the Reintegration Caseworker/Program Facilitator, and facilitate during sessions.
- Assist with flip charts and group exercises.
- Observe participant’s interactions/behaviours.
- Report any questionable/concerning behaviours to the Reintegration Caseworker/Program Facilitator.
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner (Respectful, Positive Attitude, Polite, Ethical, and Appropriate Attire)
- Approve each participant with a non-judgmental attitude when working with and communicating with participants.
- Caseload Management; Prepare notes and end-of-session progress reports.

**End of Session**
- Clean up of Program Room (put chairs away, clean coffee area, wash cups)
- Debrief on Session.
- Leave the building together with the Reintegration Caseworker/Program Facilitator, for safety reasons.

**Preferred Assets and Qualifications**:

- Ability to develop and maintain ongoing professional relationships with community collaterals.
- Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques, and best practices.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

**Education**:

- Bachelor of social work or any social sciences degree from a recognized institution is considered an asset, but not a requirement.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system is considered an asset, but not a requirement.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience facilitating a group program is considered an asset, but not a requirement.
- Experience working with various cultures and ethnic groups.
- Experience in report writing and working with other stakeholders and agencies.
- Experience working with persons who have addictions, and struggle with mental health, learning, and intellectual challenges is considered an asset but is not a requirement.

**Knowledge**:

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- A general understanding of trauma and its impact on those who have been involved in the criminal justice system is considered an asset but is not a requirement.
- Knowledge of community resources is considered an asset but is not a requirement.

**Abilities**:

- Excellent oral communication and group presentation skills.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities in proactive and peaceful conflict resolution.
- High degree of self-motivation.
- Ability to practice appropriate boundaries and professionalism.
- Demonstrate a desire to help others.

**Must have before applying**
- An up-to-date (within 6 months) Criminal Record check from Winnipeg Police Service.
- An up-to-date (within 6 months) Adult Abuse Registry clearance.
- Fingerprint criminal record check from Winnipeg Police Service.
- Able to qualify for Enhance Security Clearance with Correctional Service Canada.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification.

**In addition to the above, this position requires the following**:

- Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing**.**:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without any restrictions in social services.

**Reporting Relationship**:
This position reports to the Reintegration Caseworker/Program Facilitator

**Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment**

The John Howard Society of Manitoba is committed to achieving employment equity for designated groups in our workforce.

**We kindly request that all external applicants self-declare in their resume. No cover letter is required.**
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