Casual Justice Service Worker

ROLE PURPOSE
This position will provide supportive services aimed at assisting individuals to live successfully in the community. This involves working closely with a variety of community agencies such as Forensics, Probation, Mental Health & Canada Corrections (Parole). Work with Agency Case Managers to support and monitor their client goals and conditions. Provision of daily physical, emotional and social supports to enhance each client potential for personal development.
 
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATIONUnionized. We encourage applications from female candidates as this role will also be based at Fairview, a facility that provides housing and support specifically for women and all LGBTQIA+ individuals.
 
Location
Fairview and Georgian Court is located in Kamloops, British Columbia 
 
SHIFT HOURS
Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Candidates must be able to provide 8 full days of availability per month

2 days must be Saturdays and 2 days must Sundays
Must give day, night, and evening availability

WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer
2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports and is accountable to the Justice Services Manager or their designate
Function as a multi-disciplinary team member
Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required
Liaises with the staff, managers and on-call manager of Connective as necessary

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide life skills assistance as needed in areas such as cooking, anger management, money management, conflict resolution, socialization issues, communication skills and housekeeping
Provide employment readiness support, pre-employment support, resume preparation and interviewing guidance
Provide daily support and intervention based on client driven needs and monitor mental health/well-being
Monitor client log books and report concerns to Justice Services Manager and appropriate agency case manager, this includes completing spot checks
Operate security cameras and report concerns/issues to appropriate authorities
Maintain client electronic files on CAMS system, including statement of goals, case plans, progress summary, contact notes & discharges
Complete month end reports, medical error reports, critical incident reports and a variety of other forms
Monitor client's housekeeping and complete weekly housekeeping inspections
Establish a network of community resources and maintain positive relationships to assist clients to access appropriate resources
Communicate with National Monitoring Centre (NMC) as required
Provide access to medications following Connective's Policy and Procedures
Ensure clients keep appointments with medical professionals, RCMP, Probation, Parole and monitor overall compliance with parole conditions
Assist clients to develop an appropriate and positive social network
Assist clients to obtain safe & affordable housing prior to completing their parole or probation conditions
Support clients interactions with family and friends to develop personal support systems
Monitor clients progress; provide ongoing client progress, concerns & issues to case manager, this includes medical, behavioral and community risk matters
Coordinate new client move-ins including transportation from bus/airport to CBRF
Ensure clients abide by tenant and house rules, includes conducting monthly tenant meetings
Assist with the training and orientation of new staff
Transport clients in personal vehicle
Model appropriate behaviors and communication to our clients and other professionals
Monitor clients parole/probation/forensics court orders and release conditions and communicate issues or concerns to case manager
Work with clients living with various cognitive, physical, mental or medical conditions, including clients with a history of sexual offences or designated a dangerous offender
Address client's criminogenic factors & develop strategies to address those factors
Effectively utilize various agency systems and technology platforms
Perform other related duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Function independently, while remaining a crucial member of the support team
Adhere to Connective's policies and procedures
Be available to work flexible hours during the daytime, evenings, and weekends based on operational needs and program requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in a related Human/Social Service field and one (1) year recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

REQUIREMENTS

Criminal Records Checks
Emergency First Aid (Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC)
Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements.

Compensation
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $25.95 per hour as per the collective agreement. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $29.76 per hour.

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