Shift Worker

**Part Time Employment Opportunity**

**Job ID: 23-022EJHS**

**Company Overview**:
It is an exciting time to join the team at the Edmonton John Howard Society as we embark on a renewed strategic direction. For over 70 years, EJHS has been rooted in community safety and this will continue to be our focus. We offer individuals and families a chance to heal and reintegrate into the community from justice and related systems. Our new strategic direction is about building on our rich history in the community safety space, including building our community services; building our team; and building our story.

Edmonton John Howard Society strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:

- Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
- Service recognition and employee awards
- Professional development opportunities
- Staff team building and appreciation days

**Position Summary**:
Journey Home is a program for 6 adult males that have been given a Not Criminally Responsible Disposition (NCR). Staff are onsite, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and provide supervision and support in a safe, stable environment to help residents gradually re-adjust to the community after living in a secure hospital setting. This Program is delivered in partnership with the FACS NCR Treatment Team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Delivery of services in a client centred, strength based approach
- Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection/entry, intakes and assessments
- Contribute to the management of high risk, high needs client base by being member of multidisciplinary team
- Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures
- Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed and encourage and teach others about the unit’s operations
- Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment
- Participate in Unit Meetings

**Qualifications / Skills**:

- Completed a degree or diploma in human services field with related experience
- Clear Criminal Record Check, and valid First Aid/CPR
- Ability to work shift work including weekends, holidays, and awake overnights
- Strong communication and pro-social relationship building skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a mental health population
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Population
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

**Conditions of Employment**:

- The hours of work are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am shifts.
- The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting.
- This position is to start as soon as possible.

**Salary**:
The starting wage is $19 per hour. Shift differential will be paid for hours worked between midnight (12:00 am) and 6:00 am.

**To apply, submit a résumé and cover letter in one PDF document.**

**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

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- This role requires you to have the availability to work day, evening, and at least one (1) night shift a month. Do you have the availability to accommodate this schedule (see job posting for shift details)?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- knowledge of mental health: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Clear Criminal Record Check (preferred)
- First Aid Certification and CPR (preferred)

Work Location: In person