Support women’s safety and reintegration at Berkana House as a Relief Support Worker using trauma-informed practice and effective communication.

Reporting to the Team Lead, you will support residents at Calgary John Howard Society’s Community Residential Facility. The work centers on well-being, security, conversation, role modeling, and activities that promote positive reintegration. You will supervise activities in the house and community while applying women-centered practice within the criminal justice system.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure resident well-being, safety, and facility security
- Offer ongoing support through conversation and role modeling
- Engage residents in positive reintegration activities
- Supervise resident activities in-house and within the community




- Complete basic household chores and other required duties

Requirements:

- Relevant post-secondary education or relevant experience
- Understanding of women-centered criminal justice practice
- Solid boundaries and effective communication skills
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and problem-solving abilities
- Availability for all shifts, overnights, holidays, and current criminal record check

Use trauma-informed support, crisis skills, and strong boundaries to help Berkana House residents transition positively into the community.

📌 Relief Support Worker Berkana House (Calgary)
🏢 The Calgary John Howard Society
📍 Calgary