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Halfway house worker

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Experience: Will train
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Corrections

Work setting

  • Urban area

Tasks

  • Administrative and office activities
  • Advise and counsel inmates regarding their problems
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs

Supervision

  • No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • First Aid Certificate

Target audience

  • Aboriginal groups
  • Females
  • Males

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office

Area of work experience

  • Community service organization

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to detail

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

Employment terms options

  • To be determined

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Support for Indigenous people

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers