Shift Worker - Justice Residential

For over 75 years en Compass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more.

By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.

We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at:  , please consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

The Justice Residential Division of en Compass Community Safety Agency consists of 101 Street Apartments, Journey Home, and Independence Apartments. These residential programs provide supervision, support and a safe, stable environment for adults transitioning from federal institutions or secure hospital settings to the community. Staff work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support clients with diverse and complex needs, including mental health concerns and those under community supervision or with a Not Criminally Responsible disposition.

Responsibilities:

Delivery of services in a client-centred, strength-based approach

Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection and entry, intakes and assessments

Contribute to the management of a high-risk, high-needs client base by being a member of a multidisciplinary team

Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures

Ensure residents have access to and are provided food orders in accordance with policies and procedures

Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed by encouraging the team, and teaching others about the unit’s operations

Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and clients

Upholding the standard of cleanliness in staff and client areas

Participate in Monthly Program Meetings by contributing ideas, providing feedback, and helping to ensure new directions are implemented effectively

Qualifications /

Skills:

Working towards a Degree or Diploma in the human services field with related experience

Clear Criminal Record Check, Enhanced Reliability Clearance and Canadian Border Services Agency Reliability Clearance if applicable, and valid First Aid/CPR

Skilled in effective communication and fostering pro-social relationships

Ability to communicate effectively with a mental health and high-risk offender population

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Mental Health Population

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate must be able to work shift work (including holidays, weekends, evenings and overnight shifts) and be available for a minimum of six shifts per month, two of which must be overnights

The hours of work are 6:45am-3:00pm, 2:45pm-11:00pm and 10:45pm-7:00am shifts. All shifts are awake shifts

The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, occasional heavy lifting, and frequent cleaning

What we offer

The wage range for this position is $21.22 to $26.52 hourly.

en Compass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:

Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance

Service recognition and employee awards

Staff team building and appreciation days

Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.

en Compass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds .