Prison Services and Program Coordinator

6 days ago

Victoria, Canada John Howard Society of Victoria Full time

Job Title: Prison Services and Program Coordinator

Company: John Howard Society of Victoria

Location: Victoria, BC

**Job Type**: Part-time, permanent

**Salary**: $26.34 - $28.00 per hour

**About the Company**:
The John Howard Society of Victoria is a dynamic, 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. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals in our community.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Prison Services and Program Delivery position to support our programs and initiatives. As a Prison Services and Program Delivery Support you will be responsible for providing support services and Life skills program delivery support to residents and leadership at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC).

Client Support
- Assist and support residents when completing JHS 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, which includes Employment Action Plans.

Administration, Prison Services and Program Delivery
- Collaborate with VIRCC programs staff to identify program participants for all JHSV programs offered at VIRCC
- Coordinate and participate all training for Basic Construction Awareness (BCAT), Hospitality (HEART), Indigenous Culinary Arts (ICAT) training, Sacred Cedar 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 JHSV supervisor as required

Community Engagement
- Act as a resource to Correctional staff and other contractors as needed
- Collaborate with Employment Case Workers to refer residents to potential employers

**Qualifications**:

- Preferred Diploma in Social Services or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience working with Indigenous clients
- Experience working with vulnerable populations including those with mental health, addictions, and homelessness
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, dispute resolution and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Strong administrative and analytical skills

**Job Requirements**:

- Police Criminal Record Check, CRR-Vulnerable Persons and VIRCC Security check
- Emergency First Aid
- Competent computer skills required
- Vehicle needed when working within the community

**How to Apply**:

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