Support women and children at Berkana House through residential supervision, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care across required shifts.

As a Relief Support Worker with the Calgary John Howard Society, you will work in a Community Residential Facility for women on conditional release. Berkana House provides a healing, empowering, respectful setting for positive transitions from institution to community. Your responsibilities include supporting resident well-being, maintaining safety and security, supervising activities, and completing household duties. Children may reside through the mother-child program, while staff remain available around the clock. The position requires women-centered understanding, robust communication, and effective boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

- Promote resident well-being, safety, and facility security
- Support women through conversation and positive role modeling




- Supervise activities inside the house and in the community
- Engage residents in activities supporting positive reintegration
- Perform basic household chores and other residential duties

Requirements:

- Relevant education or experience in a related area
- Understanding of women-centered practice within criminal justice
- Effective communication and strong professional boundaries
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and problem-solving skills
- Availability for awake overnights, holidays, all shifts, and current criminal record check

Bring women-centered practice, residential supervision, and crisis intervention skills to Berkana House’s supportive community setting.

📌 Women’s Residential Support Worker (Calgary)
🏢 The Calgary John Howard Society
📍 Calgary