Full Time Overnight Support Worker-with Benefits

The Calgary John Howard Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is seeking an Overnight Support Worker at Bedford House, a 24-hour residential facility for men on federal conditional release. You will supervise residents, perform shift duties, and communicate effectively to maintain safety and order.

Two Full-Time positions are available (Thu-Sun rotation and Mon-Thu rotation), each 40 hours/week, with benefits. Strong teamwork, trauma-informed care knowledge, and CPIC clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Some post-secondary education or equivalent experience working within the criminal justice system.
• Good verbal and written communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries; knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Supervising residents and the facility in accordance with written policy.
• Performing all general shift duties.
• Maintaining strong written/verbal communication.
• Maintaining a flexible approach to meet residents' needs while ensuring community safety.
• Be prepared to deal with routine and crisis situations.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Job description

Bedford House - Full Time Overnight Support Worker - with Benefits

The Agency

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a charity that reduces crime and makes Calgary communities safer by helping youth and adults make positive changes and move away from criminal behaviour. We do this by addressing the root causes of crime through housing, education, employment programs and support so that individuals have alternatives to breaking the law. CJHS is committed to restorative justice and an organizational environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. CJHS values diversity and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from all walks of life.

The Program

Bedford House is a community-based residential facility (CRF) that provides housing, ongoing counselling, support and connections to appropriate community services to men who are on federal conditional release. Staffed 24 hours a day, Bedford House is apartment-style living.

The Position

The Overnight Support Worker is responsible for:

• supervising residents and the facility in accordance with written policy
• performing all general shift duties
• maintaining strong written/verbal communication
• maintaining a flexible approach in meeting the needs of the residents while maintaining the safety of the community
• being prepared and physically able to deal with routine/crisis situations

The shifts are awake overnights, 9:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.

There are two Full-Time Overnight Support Worker positions available: a Thursday through Sunday rotation, and a Monday through Thursday rotation. Both rotations are 40 hours/week.

Requirements

• must have strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting
• some post-secondary education or equivalent experience working within the criminal justice system
• good verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• the ability to set and maintain professional boundaries
• knowledge regarding trauma-informed care

A current criminal record check (CPIC) is required.

Brain Story Certification considered an asset.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.