Mental Health Support Worker- Journey Home
enCompass Community Safety Agency Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

About this position
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 wholistic 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:

Journey Home is a program for 6 adult clients who have been given a Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) Disposition . Staff are onsite, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and provide supervision and support in a safe, stable environment to help residents gradually re-adjust to the community after living in a secure hospital setting. This Program is delivered in partnership with the FACS NCR Treatment Team.

Responsibilities:

Delivery of services in a client centred, strength-based approach

Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection/entry, intakes and assessments

Contribute to the management of a high-risk, high-needs client population as a member of multidisciplinary team

Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures

Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed and, encouraging and teaching others about the unit’s operations

Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment

Participate in Unit Meetings

Qualifications / Skills:

Working towards a degree or diploma in human services field with related experience

Clear Criminal Record Check and valid First Aid/CPR

Ability to work shift work including weekends, holidays, and awake overnights

Strong communication and pro-social relationship building skills

Ability to communicate effectively with a mental health population

Knowledge of working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges

Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

Conditions of Employment:





The successful candidate must be able to work rotating shifts (including holidays, weekends, evenings, and awake overnight shifts) and be available for a minimum of 4 shifts per month. 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. All shifts are awake shifts

The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting.

A criminal record may not prohibit you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually

Degree in a related human services field

1 – 3 years related experience

What we offer

The hourly wage range for this position is $21.22to $26.72

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

Staff team building and appreciation days

Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

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 wholistic 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:

Journey Home is a program for 6 adult clients who have been given a Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) Disposition . Staff are onsite, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and provide supervision and support in a safe, stable environment to help residents gradually re-adjust to the community after living in a secure hospital setting.



This Program is delivered in partnership with the FACS NCR Treatment Team.

Responsibilities:

Delivery of services in a client centred, strength-based approach

Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection/entry, intakes and assessments

Contribute to the management of a high-risk, high-needs client population as a member of multidisciplinary team

Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures

Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed and, encouraging and teaching others about the unit’s operations

Maintain a secure, secure and clean environment

Participate in Unit Meetings

Qualifications / Skills:

Working towards a degree or diploma in human services field with related experience

Clear Criminal Record Check and valid First Aid/CPR

Ability to work shift work including weekends, holidays, and awake overnights

Strong communication and pro-social relationship building skills

Ability to communicate effectively with a mental health population

Knowledge of working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges

Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate must be able to work rotating shifts (including holidays, weekends, evenings, and awake overnight shifts) and be available for a minimum of 4 shifts per month. 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. All shifts are awake shifts

The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting.

A criminal record may not prohibit you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually

Degree in a related human services field

1 – 3 years related experience

What we offer

The hourly wage range for this position is $21.22to $26.72

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 advantages

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 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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📌 Mental Health Support Worker- Journey Home (Alberta)
🏢 enCompass Community Safety Agency
📍 Alberta