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Relief Residential Support Worker

Kingston, Ontario, Canada
CA$22 - CA$23/hourly
Mid Level
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About the role

The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is recruiting a professional and motivated residential relief worker. The right candidate will join a highly motivated team with a track-record of very high achievement and an appetite for change and innovation. 

POSITION:

Residential Relief Worker

LOCATION:

771 Montreal Street, Kingston, Ontario.

STATUS:

Relief position, no guarantee of hours

SALARY:

$22.20 with a $1.00/hour shift premium for Overnight Shifts

 

 

RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES:

  • Ensure all residents comply with the rules of residency 
  • Provide emergency assistance to new clients arriving from the institution to the community
  • Manage any problems brought forward by staff and residents and provide conflict resolution techniques to disarm the situation
  • Liaise with the other agencies and groups, attend community meetings and events relating to criminal justice, reintegration and rehabilitation
  • Work with the team to address any problems or conflicts that may arise
  • Monitor resident’s conditions and reports breaches to on-call Manager 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College diploma 
  • Work related experience in corrections, residential housing programs, homelessness and mental health
  • Experience with conflict resolution, motivational and counselling techniques
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite, databases and the internet
  • Familiar with community resources and services
  • A valid G drivers’ license and reliable personal vehicle
  • A satisfactory Criminal Police Check, Enhanced Reliability Clearance (CSC) an asset
  • Required to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays
  • This is a single staffed facility for males in conflict with the law

 

The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.

This is an existing position. 

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