Full Time Overnight Support Worker-with Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Bedford House, operated by the Calgary John Howard Society, seeks an Overnight Support Worker to supervise residents overnight and assist with crisis situations.

You will perform all shift duties, maintain clear written and verbal communication, and work with a team to support trauma-informed care in a 24/7 facility.

Two full-time positions are available (Thursday-Sunday and Monday-Thursday), each 40 hours per week, with benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents and Bedford House in accordance with written policy.
• Perform all general shift duties.
• Maintain strong written and verbal communication.
• Maintain a flexible approach to meet residents' needs while ensuring community safety.
• Be prepared and physically able to handle routine and crisis situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Boundary setting

Trauma-informed care

Education

Post-secondary education or CJ 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.