Community Support Worker

Company Overview: For over 75 years, enCompass 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: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/ [https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/], please consider joining our team. Position Summary: Journey Home is a program for 6 adult males who have been given a Not Criminally Responsible Disposition (NCR). Staff are onsite, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and provide supervision and support in a safe, stable environment to help residents gradually readjust to the community after living in a secure hospital setting. This Program is delivered in partnership with the FACS NCR Treatment Team. The Community Liaison/Recreation Worker will help clients safely and gradually readjust to the community after living in a secure hospital setting. They are also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Home, teaching basic living skills and facilitating community activities and outings. Responsibilities: * Goal setting with the clients that are specific to risk factors and compliment their special conditions of release * Delivery of services in a client-centred, strength-based approach * Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection/entry, intakes and assessments * Contribute to the management of high risk, high needs client base by being a member of multidisciplinary team * Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures * Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed, and encourage and teach others about the unit’s operations * Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment * Participate in Unit Meetings, Agency Meetings, Case Conferences Qualifications / Skills: * Degree or Diploma in a human services field with related experience * Valid First Aid/CPR * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (No GDL) * Strong communication and pro-social relationship building skills * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals with mental health conditions * Knowledge of the mental health population * Experience working with a multidisciplinary team environment * Knowledge of local activities and events is an asset * A Criminal records check is required. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify applicants; each application is evaluated individually Conditions of Employment: * This is a position that requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting. * Days of employment are determined according to client needs and the successful candidate must be available to work 16-18 hours per week during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. What we offer * The stating hourly wage is $21.22 to $26.52 per hour. * enCompass Community Safety Agency provides the following: * Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance * Professional growth and learning * Service recognition and employee awards * Part Time Health Spending Account (based on minimum number of hours) Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted enCompass Community Safety Agency is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds

The worker supports adult males with NCR dispositions in their transition from secure hospitals back into the community. Responsibilities include teaching basic living skills, facilitating community outings, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires a degree or diploma in human services, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and First Aid/CPR certification. Candidates must have experience working with mental health populations and be available for afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.

• Employee Wellness • Work-life Balance • Professional Growth And Learning • Service Recognition • Employee Awards • Part Time Health Spending Account

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• Goal Setting
• Client-Centred Approach
• Strength-Based Approach
• Documentation
• Data Collection
• Risk Management
• Mental Health Communication
• Pro-social Relationship Building
• First Aid/CPR
• Case Management

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

18 hours per week