Relief Support Worker, Cabin Initiative (BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO) at John Howard Society of Kingston – Brockville, Ontario

The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is recruiting professional and motivated Support Workers for the upcoming supportive cabins initiative located in Brockville, ON. The right candidates will join a highly motivated team with a track-record of very high achievement and an appetite for change and innovation. We currently have several vacancies on a relief basis.. The hours for these positions will vary based on organizational requirements and there is no guarantee of hours. Individuals seeking employment on an on-call basis are invited to apply. This position works days, evenings and overnights including weekends and holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure all residents comply with the rules of residencyProvide emergency assistance to new clients arriving to the siteManage any problems brought forward by staff and residents and provide conflict resolution techniques to disarm the situationAssist with design and implementation of on-site and community-based programming for program participants in areas such as mental health, substance use, employment, education, recreation and more.Liaise with the other agencies and groups, attend community meetings and events relating to housing, criminal justice, mental health, etc.Work with the team to address any problems or conflicts that may ariseMonitor resident’s conditions and reports breaches to Program Manager

Skills and Abilities

Organizational and interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsRespect for professional boundaries and confidentialityAbility to function as a member of a teamComputer skills, e.g. Microsoft office, internet, emailAbility to motivate and give direction to residentsFlexibility

Education and Experience

College diploma in the social sciences fieldWork related experience in corrections, residential housing programs, homelessness and mental health and addictionExperience with conflict resolution, motivational and counselling techniquesComputer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite, databases and the internetFamiliar with community resources and servicesA satisfactory Criminal Police Check, with Vulnerable SectorRequired to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.

Please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.