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Join Our Team as a Halfway House Worker!

Company: John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Job Category: Community and Social Services

Location: St. John's, NL

Salary: $22.13 hourly

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals navigating their journey towards reintegration into society? The John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Halfway House Worker to join our team. This permanent position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can support clients in their personal and social adjustment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories to document client progress.
• Perform administrative tasks and manage office activities.
• Implement life skills workshops to empower clients.
• Refer offenders to community and social services programs.
• Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention support.
• Supervise activities of clients living in the halfway house.
• Assist clients with pre-release and release planning.
• Implement behavior management programs.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and healthcare providers.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Work Environment

This role is set in an urban area within a halfway house, focusing on:

• Corrections
• Personal and social adjustment, including substance abuse and behavior disorders
• Socio-economic needs such as housing and financial assistance
• Crime prevention initiatives

Qualifications

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

Required Certifications

• 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

Personal Suitability

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong judgment and ethical values
• Client-focused with a flexible and organized approach
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with adaptability and initiative

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long-Term Benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Join Us!

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the community, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team at the John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.