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 solid qualified 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 (Canada)
🏢 The Calgary John Howard Society
📍 Canada