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halfway house worker
from 46 030 $
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Corrections
Work setting
- Urban area
- Half-way house
- Community agency
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Perform administrative tasks
- Implement life skills workshops
- Refer offenders to community and social services programs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
- 16-20 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Males
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
- Adaptability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Team building opportunities
Market insight
25% below median61 305 $
61 305 $61 305 $
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