Residential Support Worker - Part-time (Relief) - John Howard Society of Toronto

CharityVillage; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to provide essential counselling support for clients in community residential facilities. This role is vital for assisting federally sentenced adult males in their reintegration journey, ensuring public safety and promoting productive lives. With a focus on collaboration with Correctional Services, you will help address client needs and stabilize their transition into the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support individuals in challenging situations, this full-time opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing counselling support in community settings.
• Knowledge of reintegration processes for federally sentenced individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day counselling support to clients in residential facilities.
• Collaborate with Correctional Services to manage client risk and needs.

Skills

Counselling Support

Client Stabilization

Collaboration with Correctional Services

Education

Diploma in Social Work or related field

Job description

Position:

Residential Support Worker

Program:

Crossroads Program and/or Donald G. Evans Residences

Function:

The role is to provide day-to-day counselling support to clients residing in JHST’s two (2) Community Residential Facilities (CRFs), otherwise known as Halfway Houses.

The Crossroads Program and Donald G. Evans Residence (DGER) are community residential facilities for federally sentenced adult males on supervised release from a federal institution. The paramount goal of these programs is to increase public safety by assisting with the successful reintegration of these clients.

Staff work in collaboration with Correctional Services Canada (CSC) to effectively manage risk by addressing “need areas” that assist clients’ stabilization in the community and lead to productive pro-social lives.

Schedule:

Full-Time: 41.25 Hours per week

Part-Time: Hours/Days may vary depending on the needs of the program. (including WEEKDAYS, WEEKENDS, STAT HOLIDAYS, OVERNIGHTS)

Salary:

$20.43 per hour (Salary Grade 2); shift premiums apply for evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Reports to:

Team Leader, Residential Services (or designate)