Job Posting: Reintegration Worker (Part time) This is a male designated position

Location(s): Ottawa, ON

Salary: $23.97- $27.04 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: October 16th, 2026

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 new 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 direction of the Residential Coordinator,



as a Part Time Reintegration Worker you will be responsible for supporting the successful transition and re-integration of justice involved individuals by supporting the implementation of individual case plans, providing coaching and education in the areas of life skills providing the direct supervision of residents, crisis intervention, Reintegration Workers are responsible for providing a safe and supportive living environment that fosters inclusiveness, self-efficacy, increased independence and promotes healthy choice behaviour.

As the successful candidate, you have:

Education: College Diploma in the Social Sciences programs or equivalent, and one year of experience preferred.

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…

- Monitor and promote practices that support health and safety
- Supporting daily and life skills
- 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
- Motivate and role model social leisure and healthy living skills
- Support any further relevant duties that may be developed or assigned by the Coordinator
- Assist with urine analysis collection
- Maintain the cleanliness of offices, washrooms, windows, and common areas, and ensure residents meet cleanliness expectations for their own spaces.
- Secure residents' belongings following unplanned departures, including packing, labelling, and storage.
- Uphold site security and safety at all times.
- Review the log and client notes at the start of each shift, and record significant daily activities in the Log Book.




- Prepare rooms for incoming residents.
- Report facility deficiencies to the Housing Coordinator, and complete and sign the inspection checklist.
- Conduct thorough and accurate shift-change handovers.
- Apply established procedures to respond appropriately to community concerns, escalating to the Housing Coordinator as required.
- Collaborate closely with Case Workers and maintain a clear understanding of their scope of work.
- Support clients in the case planning process and in achieving their individual goals.
- Monitor and promote health and safety practices.
- Support clients in developing daily living and life skills.
- Provide emergency crisis intervention and support.
- Facilitate referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources.
- Model and encourage positive social, leisure, and healthy living skills.
- Assist with urine analysis collection.
- Complete all required documentation, ensuring client activity is recorded clearly and accurately.
- Perform administrative duties and other related responsibilities as assigned by the Housing Coordinator.

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

- In building meaningful connections across our programs, partners, and neighborhoods foster inclusion and empowerment.
- In a person-centred approach, recognizing the value, expertise, and capacity of each individual to make choices that lead to their best self.
- That systemic inequalities exist, and that all people have the right to be treated with dignity, to live free from discrimination, to have a home, and to access employment, education, and other supports.
- In reducing harm to individuals and communities through a non-judgmental approach that builds resiliency and accountability.
- In the capacity of individuals and communities to adapt, change, and grow while promoting the conditions to inspire positive transformation.

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