HALFWAY HOUSE OVERNIGHT SUPPORT WORKER
The Alberta Seventh Step Society is a Not-For-Profit, self-help agency working with adults involved with the criminal justice system. We have an immediate opening for a full-time awake Overnight Support Worker with 40 hours per week, 4 nights on and 4 nights off rotation, at our Community Residential Facility (CRF) in Calgary. This is a salaried position with agency-paid medical benefits, annual vacation, and paid wellness time. The facility houses 35 adult male Federal offenders serving on Parole. The Seventh Step organization provides a supportive environment for the successful reintegration of offenders into the community. Staff work directly with Correctional Services of Canada to monitor compliance with offender conditions, in addition to Calgary Police, and many other community agencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
- A Degree/Diploma in Human Services and/or experiential knowledge of the Justice/Self-Help process is preferred
- Possess a working knowledge of computer usage (e.g. Microsoft Word, email, etc.)
- Standard First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain in a timely fashion
- Ability to document and communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing
- Ability to monitor the safety of staff, residents and facility and take action as required
- General housekeeping duties and chores
- The capability of physical demands to perform CRF walkthroughs and live wellness checks of residents along with room inspections and searches if required
- Ability to create positive change relationships with residents and be clearly aware of professional boundaries at all times
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment to develop solutions to arising issues or concerns
- Eligible to obtain Federal security clearance in accordance with Correctional Services of Canada
Closing date: Upon selection of a suitable candidate
Position start date: Immediate
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Allen Spence, Community Residential Facility Manager
1820-27 Avenue, SW
Calgary, AB. T2T 1H1
Fax: (403) 228-7773
The Alberta Seventh Step Society thanks all applicants in advance. Please note that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Schedule:
- Night shift - 4 nights on and 4 days off rotation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person