Job Description

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/, please consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

101 Street Apartments is a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) funded by the Correctional Service of Canada (C.S.C) and operated by enCompass Community Safety Agency. The CBRF works with high risk adults who were assigned male at birth, with various psychiatric disorders and physical disabilities, who are on release in the community, under the authority of Parole Board Canada. Our goal is to assist and support clients in their transition from incarceration to community living. Shift Workers are an important part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and contributes knowledge, expertise, and experience to the successful treatment of a high-risk, high need client base.

Responsibilities:

Delivery of services in a client-centred, strength-based approach Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection and entry, intakes and assessments Contribute to the management of a high-risk, high-needs client base by being a member of a multidisciplinary team Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures Ensure residents have access to and are provided food orders in accordance with policies and procedures Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed by encouraging the team, and teaching others about the unit's operations Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and clients Upholding the standard of cleanliness in staff and client areas Participate in Monthly Program Meetings by contributing ideas, providing feedback, and helping to ensure new directions are implemented effectively

Qualifications / Skills:

Working towards a Degree or Diploma in human services field with related experience Clear Criminal Record Check, Enhanced Reliability Screening and valid First Aid/CPR Skilled in effective communication and fostering pro-social relationships Ability to communicate effectively with a mental health and high-risk offender population Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team Ability to complete tasks associated with heavy lifting and complete timely rounds of the building A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate must be able to work shift work (including holidays, weekends, evenings, and overnight shifts) and be available for a minimum of six shifts per month, two of which must be overnights. The hours of work are 6:45 am - 3:00 pm, 2:45 pm - 11:00 pm, and 10:45 pm - 7:00 am shifts. The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, occasional heavy lifting, and frequent cleaning.

What we offer

The starting hourly wage is $20.80 per hour. enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following: + Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
+ Service recognition and employee awards
+ Professional development opportunities
+ Staff team building and appreciation days
+ Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits



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Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.

enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds

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