Job Description

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington (JHSWW) is a community-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting effective, just, and humane responses to crime and its causes. Serving the Waterloo Region and Wellington County, we offer a broad range of evidence-based, community-driven programs and services that support individuals at risk of or involved with the criminal justice system, aiming to prevent crime and promote successful reintegration. We work collaboratively with our partners, including community agencies, schools, probation services, police, courts, employers and others, to create safer, more supportive communities. We have three priority focus areas in our current strategic plan: resiliency, collaboration and inclusion. For more information on the John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington visit http://www.jhsww.ca.

Applications are currently being accepted for part-time or full-time positions in the Partner Assault Response (PAR) program. The PAR program requires facilitation by a male and female co-facilitator team to role-model gender equality in relation to decision-making and power-sharing. We are seeking qualified candidates who identify as male to fulfill this requirement. For this position, JHSWW welcomes applicants for part-time hours (10-24 hours per week) or full-time hours (25-35 hours per week). Scheduled hours will fall within the window of 8:30am to 8:30pm, Monday through Saturday. This position is based out of our Kitchener Office and reports to the Director of Community & Client Services. The incumbent is responsible for implementing the PAR program, conducting measurement and evaluation processes, contributing to program development, and engaging in community education initiatives. A driver's license, insurance, and reliable vehicle are required for the position. This is a unionized position, meaning the job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between JHSWW and UFCW union representing the employees. If you are hired for this position in a permanent role, you will be required to join the union, pay union dues and adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in the collective agreement.

This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.

Responsibilities:

PAR Facilitation and Client Support

- Co-facilitate PAR groups aimed at reducing violent and controlling behaviours while fostering conflict resolution and other healthy relationship skills, assist participants in the establishment of individual goals, utilize appropriate counseling techniques that promote and facilitate positive change, actively role-model gender equality in relation to decision-making and power-sharing, provide individual PAR sessions, and ensure all safety procedures and work unit procedures are followed

Measurement and Evaluation

- Evaluate and monitor participant behaviours, cognitions, stages of change and motivation, monitor and document attendance, provide participant information to Probation Officers as required, conduct intakes, create files, and complete will statements as directed, ensure files are kept up to date, work on achieving service targets and report team statistics in advance of deadlines, and implement program evaluation methods and data collection tools as required

Program Development

- Regularly review program content, referral, intake, and communication for information sharing strategies with community partners, support program enhancements where needed to ensure that program elements are consistent with evidence-based practices and address emergent service delivery needs, update referral sources on changes in program developments, policies, and procedures, and notify the Program Manager and Senior Coordinator of potential problems in program service delivery and participate in the implementation of solutions to address identified issues

Community Education

- Deliver community presentations on the benefit of the PAR program, respond to requests for information on the PAR program, build positive relationships with community stakeholders through outreach and engagement, and attend community meetings and events, positively representing the Agency to the community

Other Duties as Assigned

The following are essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and requirements for this position:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social work, psychology or other social science field or equivalent as determined by John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington

3 years of experience providing therapeutic and psycho-educational services for adults

3 years of adult group facilitation experience

A thorough knowledge of current intimate partner violence (IPV) treatment modalities, oppression and systemic factors in IPV, socialization, the dynamics of violence and abuse, power and control and the effects of abuse, particularly on women and children

Demonstrated gender-based violence analysis skills

An understanding of the policies and procedures of local police, Crown attorney's office, courts, probation and parole as they relate to the court process for IPV offences

Experience working with people impacted by violence, trauma, and mental health

Demonstrated risk and needs assessment, client engagement, motivational counselling, and crisis intervention skills

An ability to effectively model egalitarian thinking, particularly related to gender equality and practice non-violent conflict resolution and respectful communication

Member in good standing of a college/regulatory body or eligibility for registration preferred

Strong cross-cultural and diversity perspective and awareness

Excellent organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills

An understanding of the legal duty to report under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and other relevant legislation

Knowledge of restorative justice practices, and an understanding of systemic barriers (e.g., poverty, homelessness, substance use, etc.)

Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, EMHware, and internet search tools

Fluency in French would be considered an asset

Current clearance from a criminal records check. Must be able to meet criminal and other offence/conviction screening criteria necessary for the Agency to maintain its contracts, insurance requirements, and charitable status

Compensation Package:

The starting rate for this position is $29.88 per hour. Employees working 35 hours per week are eligible for 4 weeks of vacation per year, Competitive Group Benefits, Pension (after 2 years), and Employee Recognition Program. Employees working between 25-34 hours per week will have vacation prorated accordingly and will be eligible for Competitive Group Benefits, Pension (after 2 years), and Employee Recognition Program. Employees working 24 hours per week or less will receive pay in lieu of vacation and will not be eligible for Group Benefits, Pension, or Employee Recognition Program.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format to resumes@jhsww.ca no later than Thursday, December 4th at 4:00 pm EDT.

The job title should be included in the subject line of the email.

The John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington is dedicated to providing a welcoming space for all clients, staff, volunteers, placement students, and guests. We welcome applications from people of all races, ethnicities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and different abilities. Should you require an accommodation or any aids during the application or interviewing process, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Generalist mentioned above, to give us the opportunity to make suitable arrangements. Any personal information submitted to the John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington will be retained for the purpose of the recruitment process only.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: $29.88 per hour

Work Location: In person