Caseworker - Women Reentry & Trauma-Informed Support

Calgary John Howard Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) seeks a Caseworker for Berkana House, a women’s residential facility, to support residents’ integration and address risk factors. You will work with CJHS teams, the Calgary Parole Office and the community to provide case management, assessments, and action planning.

Reporting to the Team Lead, you will participate in day-to-day duties, shift work, and on-call rotation while upholding trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally respectful practices.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have relevant post-secondary education and/or relevant experience in the human services field.
• Demonstrates understanding of women-centered practice in the criminal justice system.
• Brain Story Certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads and provide day-to-day resident support and supervision.
• Conduct assessments, goal setting and action planning with residents.
• Support residents with referrals and other informal therapeutic interventions.
• Adapt to routine and crisis situations; perform shift duties and basic household tasks.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed approach

Women-centered practice

Crisis intervention

Strength-based practice

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Brain Story Certification

Job description

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) seeks a Caseworker for Berkana House, a women’s residential facility, to support residents’ integration and address risk factors. You will work with CJHS teams, the Calgary Parole Office and the community to provide case management, assessments, and action planning.

Reporting to the Team Lead, you will participate in day-to-day duties, shift work, and on-call rotation while upholding trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally respectful practices.