Job Description

Position:

Residential Support Staff- Weekend Overnight

Posting Date:

September 22, 2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Agency:

Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston

Location:

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Department:

Community Residential Facility

Compensation:

Hourly rate based on experience + 4% vacation pay

Mission statement:

Empowering women through provision of community outreach, social justice services and affordable housing

Position Description:

As an Overnight Weekend and/or Weeknight Residential Support Worker on the Residential Facility Team, you will be responsible to provide ongoing support and supervision to the residents of the Community Residential Facility for women on conditional release from federal and provincial institutions. This support includes crisis prevention, intervention and management, resource referrals, and administrative tasks. Assists in maintaining an established working rapport with CSC, MCSS, police, institutions, National Parole Board, Ontario Parole and Earned Remission Board. You will also be expected to assist with the general upkeep of the residential facility, including minor maintenance, health, and safety tasks. Residential Support Staff work collaboratively within the Residential Facility Team to ensure residents are abiding by all legal conditions of release, while empowering them to work towards, and accomplish personal development goals.

The CRF is a single staff work environment, with an expectation to work positively and cooperatively with other members of the Residential Facility Team. The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with clients, staff, and community partners is essential. Residential Support Worker reports directly to the Manager of the Community Residential Facility.

This position consists of a schedule of 10:45pm-8:00am Mondays to Thursdays, or Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10:45pm- 08:00am.

Possible opportunities for professional development include:

In-depth understanding of the provincial and federal justice system Strong connections to other community service providers Naloxone administration training Suicide and crisis intervention training Workshops on supportive counselling techniques Program facilitation training
This will be a rotational shift filled by three candidates.

Hours:

16-22 hours per week

Job Type:

Part-Time

There may be opportunities to pick up evening or overnight shifts for vacation or sick leave coverage.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2-year diploma in Social Services field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;

Knowledge of criminal justice system is mandatory; family law knowledge considered an asset;

Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in a non-profit organization OR in a criminal justice service delivery environment;

Skilled in property management, strong administration and organizational skills; strong verbal/written communication;

Experience with data collection and management; strong computer skills, including website and social media management;

Experience working in a deadline-driven setting, proven project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills, current CPR/First Aid certification and a current CPIC are required.

French language skills considered an asset.

We only serve women and self-identified women, so we ask that candidates also identify as women or self-identified women.

Please submit your resume to Tammy Siriwardene info@efrykingston.ca . Open until filled.

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston is committed to employment equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Aboriginal descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered persons.

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston is committed to employment equity within its staff and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us at info@efrykingston.ca

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 16 - 22 per week

Work Location: In person