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halfway house worker

St. John's, NL
CA$46,030/yearly
Term or contract Part time

Top Benefits

As per collective agreement
Life insurance
On-site amenities

About the role

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. 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 authorized to work in Canada?. 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. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. 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.

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