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Halfway house worker

Job in St. John's, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
Listing for: John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Community Support Services, Crisis Counselor, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. John's

  • Work Term:

    Temporary
  • Work Language:

    English
  • Hours:

    1 to 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Education:

    College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience:

    7 months to less than 1 year
  • or equivalent experience
Work site environment
  • Corrections
Work setting
  • Urban area
  • Half-way house
  • Community agency
Tasks
  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Refer offenders to community and social services programs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
  • Record and relay information
  • Monitor safety conditions
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
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
Target audience
  • Males
Computer and technology knowledge
  • Electronic mail
Area of work experience
  • Community service organization
Security and safety
  • Enhanced reliability security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
Screening questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
  • Early morning
Employment terms options
  • Evening
  • Shift
  • Morning
  • Night
  • On call
  • Day
  • Weekend
Financial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
  • Life insurance
Other benefits
  • On-site amenities
  • Team building opportunities
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