Release Support Worker

WorkInNonProfits.ca; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich der Gemeinschaftssicherheit sucht einen engagierten Release Support Worker, der die Reintegration von Klienten in die Gesellschaft unterstützt. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die enge Zusammenarbeit mit Provinzgefängnissen, um individuelle Fallmanagementstrategien zu entwickeln und durchzuführen. Der ideale Kandidat hat Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit hochriskanten Bevölkerungsgruppen und ist leidenschaftlich daran interessiert, positive Veränderungen zu bewirken. Die Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich für die Verbesserung des Lebens von Klienten einsetzt und gleichzeitig die Werte von Inklusion und Gleichheit fördert.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähige Gesundheits- und Zahnleistungen

Mitarbeiteranerkennung und Auszeichnungen

Teambuilding- und Wertschätzungstage

Fokus auf Mitarbeiterwohlbefinden und Work-Life-Balance

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung mit komplexen, hochriskanten Bevölkerungsgruppen.
• Starkes Verständnis der Gemeinschaftsressourcen und der Herausforderungen von Hochrisikopersonen.

Responsibilities

• Fallmanagement zur Förderung koordinierter und zeitgerechter Dienstleistungen.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Fachleuten zur Entwicklung effektiver Sicherheits- und Unterstützungssysteme.

Skills

Fallstudienmanagement

Interventionstechniken

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Krisenintervention

Fähigkeit zur Arbeit mit Hochrisikopopulationen

Education

Abschluss oder Diplom in Human Services

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Release Support Worker
enCompass Community Safety Agency
Edmonton area

closes in 16 days (Tue, 27 May)
full time • $52,020.00 to $61,383.60

Company Overview:

For over 75 years, enCompass has been rooted in community safety and this will continue to be our focus. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.

We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/ , please consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

Reintegration Services plays a crucial role within the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) division of enCompass, assisting individuals with their willingness to participate in the desistance of criminal behaviour in the Edmonton Community. This position involves working directly with Provincial Correctional Facilities to develop appropriate case management strategies for each individual. The Release Support Worker provides community-based targeted interventions to reduce client contact with the justice system and to foster client involvement with interventions that will address their needs, such as education, employment training, financial support, treatment, housing and pro social supports.

Responsibilities:

Ongoing case management with the clients to foster coordinated and timely services that meet the client’s basic needs

Ongoing response along with consultation and collaboration with multiple professionals and agencies within the community to develop effective safety and support systems for clients as well as the public

Work with clients who are incarcerated to implement reintegration plans to ensure smooth transition back into the community

Ensure ongoing follow up for clients by connecting with various agencies to ensure completion of tasks

Refer and assist client with completion of application processes and referrals when necessary, including but not limited to detox facilities, addictions recovery treatment programs, employment/educational programs and mental health programs

Maintain accurate and up to date data collection, data entry and completing of any program assessments and surveys as directed

Create and maintain a strong and professional working relationship with probation officers, social workers, correctional services workers and other professionals

Communicate pertinent information to supervisor and other staff as necessary

Comply with enCompass Policies and Procedures

Qualifications / Skills:

Degree or Diploma in Human Services or related field

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience working with complex, high risk populations.

Strong understanding and knowledge of community resources, knowledge of issues faced by high-risk individuals who have experienced significant trauma with high criminogenic factors and are now experiencing homelessness, poverty, and both mental health conditions and substance use

Strong leadership, teamwork and effective interpersonal and communication skills

Prior experience completing professional documentation

Experience working with and understanding the unique challenges that Indigenous and multicultural individuals and families face, particularly those with significant criminal histories

Effective risk management, advocacy in systems and group facilitation

Role and scope navigation, inclusion and equity and digital literacy

Conditions of Employment:

Criminal Record Check, Enhanced Security Clearance and Children Intervention Check; a criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually.

Standard First Aid and CPR, Suicide Intervention and Crisis Intervention and De-escalation Training.

Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license with a safe, operating vehicle, clean drivers abstract, and must have 2 million liability insurance

The hours of work are 40-hours a week, Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend availability to assist with emergency client situations

The offices will be located at Transition Place Building and/or the Edmonton Remand Centre

What we offer:

The salary range for this position is: $52,020.00 to $61,383.60 annually

enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:

Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance

Service recognition and employee awards

Staff team building and appreciation days

Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

Please include “ 25-021eC – Release Support Worker ” in the Subject Line of the email. Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.

enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

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Contact Details
Micheline Raghoo, HR Generalist
[e-mail]
enCompass Community Safety Agency, #401, 10010-105 Street, EDMONTON, AB
7803063504 ext. 126

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