New Ties (NewT): Support for Youth Exiting Gangs Caseworker

Full Time (40 hours/Week)

The Agency

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a charity that reduces crime and makes Calgary communities safer by helping youth and adults make positive changes and move away from criminal behaviour. We do this by addressing the root causes of crime through housing, education, employment programs and support so that individuals have alternatives to breaking the law. CJHS is committed to restorative justice and an organizational environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. CJHS values diversity and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from all walks of life.

The Program

New Ties (NewT): Safer Communities through Support for Youth Exiting Gangs is a voluntary program that accepts referrals from correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, Probation Officers, Parole Officers, community agencies, School Guidance Counsellors, and potential participants themselves. We target participants between ages 12 and 26, who have either expressed a desire to disengage from street-gang involvement and are committed to a change in lifestyle or are on the periphery of joining gangs.

The Position

The Caseworker will work with program participants to get connected to appropriate services and resources, achieve independence from gang connection, and successfully reintegrate into the community. This client-centred case management approach includes: Creating client-centered case management plans, navigating relationships with natural supports, goal setting, crisis resolution, accessing addiction and/or mental health counseling, accessing financial support, basic needs, securing affordable and safe housing, cultural connections, systems navigation, finding and maintaining employment/education, and creating positive lifestyle opportunities. Practicing client centered case management, the Caseworker will build supportive community relationships; complete casework documentation; do data collection; and report outcomes.

As an ideal candidate, your qualifications include:

• Solid case management and social work skills
• Crisis prevention/intervention skills
• Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice System
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (i.e. human services, child and youth care, etc.)
• Brain Story Certification considered an asset.
• A current criminal record check (CPIC), within the past three months is required. A criminal record would not automatically disqualify you from employment with us, we review all applicants on a case-by-case basis.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their Cover Letter and Resume using the following link: