Job Description

The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is recruiting a professional, internal applicant for a hybrid role as Case Worker - Cabin Project and Justice Involved Housing Worker Hybrid role. The right candidate will join highly motivated teams with a track-record of very high achievement and an appetite for change and innovation. This role will be a fixed term contract for 4 months supporting to different locations in Brockville, Ontario.
Responsibilities and Duties:Provide information, advocacy and support to clients in various housing programs Provide emergency assistance to clients within the first few days or weeks of transition from charge/institution to the community Assists in stabilizing clients in acute crisis through risk assessment and implementation of intervention strategies Meeting with clients in the community and surrounding area for support while in the housing crisis. Liaises with community agencies to provide comprehensive collaborative services for clients Wrap-around support for chronically homeless and hard-to-house Complete standardized assessments to evaluate the client's risk and need areas and develop and implement an intervention plan to address those areas of need including those that are strongly associated with criminal activity. Ensure client file notes are maintained in the client information management system Maintain client master files by affixing assessment and intervention plan, statistical forms, consents, and any relevant internal information, including all housing program forms

Qualifications:

A degree or diploma in the social sciences field, combined with case management experience. Specific education, training or certification in community corrections is an asset Previous experience case managing clients who have high/complex needs or have multiple barriers to reintegration Knowledge of motivational, solution-focused and crisis intervention counselling techniques Knowledge of community resources Knowledge of risk management
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.

Please apply online.
The closing date for applications is Friday, June 9, 2025.
We want to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only successful applicants will be contacted.