The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is recruiting a professional and motivated residential relief worker. The right candidate will join a highly motivated team with a track-record of very high achievement and an appetite for change and innovation.

POSITION:

Residential Relief Worker

LOCATION:

771 Montreal Street, Kingston, Ontario.

STATUS:

Relief position, no guarantee of hours

SALARY:

$22.20 with a $1.00/hour shift premium for Overnight Shifts

RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES:

- Ensure all residents comply with the rules of residency
- Provide emergency assistance to current clients arriving from the institution to the community
- Manage any problems brought forward by staff and residents and provide conflict resolution techniques to disarm the situation
- Liaise with the other agencies and groups, attend community meetings and events relating to criminal justice, reintegration and rehabilitation
- Work with the team to address any problems or conflicts that may arise




- Monitor resident's conditions and reports breaches to on-call Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Work related experience in corrections, residential housing programs, homelessness and mental health
- Experience with conflict resolution, motivational and counselling techniques
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite, databases and the internet
- Familiar with community resources and services
- A valid G driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
- A satisfactory Criminal Police Check, Enhanced Reliability Clearance (CSC) an asset
- Required to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays
- This is a single staffed facility for males in conflict with the law

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.

📌 Relief Residential Support Worker (Kingston)
🏢 John Howard Society of Kingston
📍 Kingston