Halfway house worker

Work Term: Casual
Work Language: English
Hours: 8 to 88 hours bi-weekly
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

Corrections
Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
Crime prevention

Work setting

Urban area
Half-way house

Tasks

Prepare reports or case histories
Administrative and office activities
Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
Refer offenders to community and social services programs
Housekeeping activities
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

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
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Target audience

Aboriginal groups
Culturally diverse groups
Males
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with learning disabilities
Persons with mental health disabilities
Street population

Computer and technology knowledge

Electronic mail
MS Office

Security and safety

Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Client focus
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Team player

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Evening
Shift
Night
On call
Day
Weekend

Other benefits

Free parking available