Job Posting
Supervised Bail Housing Program
Part-time Support Worker
Title: Support Worker- Supervised Bail Housing Program
Male-Designated Position
Location(s): Ottawa
Salary: $23.62 - $26.64
Hours: Part-Time (Weekends, Statutory Holidays, Days, Evenings and
Overnights)
Employer: John Howard Society of Ottawa
Closing Date: Not Applicable
About the environment: Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focussed on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.
About who we support: Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.
About diversity at JHS Ottawa: The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position. We welcome candidates from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and all candidates who contribute to furthering the diversity of ideas. We also recognize that people from diverse groups have different needs and require different solutions to gain equal opportunity for success in the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
About the role: The Supervised Bail Housing Program is a 12-bed facility providing community-based, residential supervision for clients released on various forms of bail. These include:
• Clients on JHS Bail Supervision
• Drug Treatment Court clients referred by Rideau wood
• Immigration Bail clients referred by CBSA
Particular consideration is given to vulnerable populations such as Indigenous people and those with mental health and addiction issues. Under the supervision of the Residential Coordinator the Support Worker will perform various tasks related to general support of the residents, activity monitoring, program duties and building maintenance.
As the successful candidate, you have:
• University Degree/College Diploma in the Social Sciences OR working towards one
• Have a demonstrated ability to work within timelines and deadlines
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills
• Be interested in working with clients with mental health and addiction issues
• Have excellent people skills to facilitate relationships with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and community members
• Have a genuine interest in working with clients in a caring and empathic manner
• Be thorough in building maintenance, upkeep and cleaning duties as required
• Be willing to work weekends, overnights and evening
You’re a fit with our organizational culture, if you mirror our values in the way you work:
You’re a fit with our organizational culture, if you believe:
inclusion and empowerment.
We sincerely thank all applicants who express interest in JHS and this position- only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
The John Howard Society of Ontario is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders and the prevention of crime.