Title: Reintegration Worker

Location(s): Ottawa

Salary: $21.08- $23.96 per hour **based on work experience

Hours: Casual, as need basis

Employer: John Howard Society of Ottawa

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the John Howard Society of Ottawa’s website, under the Careers tab at:https://johnhoward.on.ca/ottawa/careers/

Closing Date: Ongoing

About the environment: Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focussed on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent recent employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

About who we support: Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.

About diversity at JHS Ottawa: The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position. We welcome candidates from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and all candidates who contribute to furthering the diversity of ideas. We also recognize that people from diverse groups have different needs and require different solutions to gain equal opportunity for success in the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

About the role:





Under the general direction of the Director of adult justice services or their designate and the immediate supervision of the Housing Coordinator the Reintegration Worker will perform various tasks related to building maintenance program support / development and general assistance with the residents.

As the successful candidate, you have:

Education: Post – secondary degree or Diploma in the Social Sciences programs or equivalent

Training: Willingness to be trained in required skill areas

Language: English verbal and written communication

Training Preferred:

- ASIST Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Ability to obtain a reliability security clearance
- Provide a Vulnerable Record Check
- First Aid & CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
- Urinalysis Testing

Additional Assets:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Bilingual an asset
- Demonstrate flexibility
- Ability to use sound judgement
- Ability to de-escalate conflict if required
- Role model appropriate living skills and healthy lifestyle
- Teamwork

You’ll also be prepared to…

Maintenance/ Cleaning Responsibilities

- General cleanliness of all offices, washrooms, windows, and common areas
- Preparation of rooms for new arrivals
- Ensure Reintegration Workers secure the apartment (packing, labeling, and storing of the personal belongings) upon unplanned departures in a timely manner; and other tasks that may be identified by the Housing Coordinator, and or the Case Worker
- Ensuring Residents adhere to General cleanliness of their apartments
- To report any health and safety and maintenance concerns of the building to the coordinator

Building/ Activity Monitoring

- Review the logbook on arrival of shifts, maintain detailed notes of important daily activities in Logbook
- Review CCTV
- Provide the Residents access to the medication and monitor intake




- Complete SRR security checks as per policy and procedures and ensure it is documented in the log book and the appropriate form
- To wear security pentants at all times

Program Representation/ Community Relations

- The Reintegration Worker must have a firm grasp on the Correctional Services of Canada mandate and statement of work identified in our contract
- Reviewing, understanding and acknowledging the Ste Anne Residence Policy and Procedure Manual

Program Level Responsibilities

- Facilitates case planning process is to support people in achieving their goals
- Monitors and promotes practices that support people's health and safety
- Supporting daily la living and life skills
- Assist resident to clean and maintain private and communal spaces
- Participate in planned leisure activities with individuals and groups
- Provide emergency crisis intervention and support
- Referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources
- Carries out specific administrative duties as required
- Clearly document all client activity
- Support facilitation of groups housing meetings and other activities in the Coordinators absence
- Motivate and role model social leisure and healthy living skills
- Support any further call ma relevant duties that may be developed or assigned by the Residential Coordinator or the Case Worker

You’re a fit with our organizational culture, if you mirror our values in the way you work:

- You are committed to providing the highest quality of care for your clients, though responsive, innovative, and evidence informed approaches.
- Driven by curiosity, you adapt to achieve the best results for clients/communities you serve.
- Celebrating the uniqueness and lived experience of every person is part of your nature, and this conviction creates a sense of belonging, safety, and better outcomes for all.
- As a leader, you lead in a way that helps employees live their strengths and reach their potential.
- Lead with compassion and care for others, and help JHS build a culture of listening, mutual support, and meaningful connections.

We sincerely thank all applicants who express interest in JHS and this position- only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 PART-TIME REINTEGRATION WORKER (Ottawa)
🏢 John Howard Society of Ottawa
📍 Ottawa