Community Reintegration Worker

Job Posting: Community Reintegration Worker (Part-Time)

Salary:

$23.97- $27.04 per hour **based on work experience

Hours:

As needed, Weekends, Evenings, and Overnights

About the environment:

Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focussed on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

About who we support:

Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.

About diversity at JHS Ottawa:

The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position. We welcome candidates from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and all candidates who contribute to furthering the diversity of ideas. We also recognize that people from diverse groups have different needs and require different solutions to gain equal opportunity for success in the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the Service Director and the immediate supervision of the Residential Coordinator or their designate the Community Reintegration Worker will perform various tasks related to client care, activity monitoring and general program support.

As the successful candidate, you have:

• Education: University Degree of College Diploma in a social services program (psychology, criminology, social worker, social service worker, community justice worker, developmental service worker)
• Required Certifications: Current First Aid/CPR/AED (Level C)
• Current or recent Non-Violent Crisis Intervention & Physical Intervention Skills (NVCI, CPI, UMAB, PBAM, TCI, Safe Management, etc.) Other certification and trainings may be considered an additional asset
• Experience working with individuals with dual diagnosis navigating the justice system is considered an asset
• Familiarity with specialized approaches for supporting clients with complex needs, such as developmental disabilities, mental health, addictions, homelessness and trauma.
• Ability to coordinate all on-site program related functions through a gender- and traumaresponsive framework
• Excellent people skills to facilitate relationships with clients, colleagues, supervisors, program partners and community members
• Preferred experience: Previous experience in a direct support role, supporting individuals with complex needs. A minimum of Two (2) to Three (3) years of preferred.
• Language: Bilingual preferred (English/French). Other languages will be considered an asset

You’ll also be prepared to…

• Work Holidays
• Work overnights, weekends and evening shifts
• Work 10-16 hour shifts
• Exercise extreme flexibility to accommodate fluctuating and varied program needs

You’re a fit with our organizational culture, if you mirror our values in the way you work:

• In building meaningful connections across our programs, partners, and neighborhoods foster inclusion and empowerment.
• In a person-centred approach, recognizing the value, expertise, and capacity of each individual to make choices that lead to their best self.
• That systemic inequalities exist, and that all people have the right to be treated with dignity, to live free from discrimination, to have a home, and to access employment, education, and other supports. <