Halfway house worker

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 1 to 75 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Corrections

Work setting

• Urban area
• Half-way house
• Community agency

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

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

Target audience

• Males

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities