Relief Residential Support Worker (Day Shifts)

Job summary

The Residential Support Worker ensures resident compliance with facility rules and provides emergency assistance to clients transitioning from institutions. They also manage conflict, liaise with community agencies, and monitor resident conditions for the on-call manager.

Job details

The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is recruiting a professional and motivated residential relief worker. The right candidate will join a highly motivated team with a track-record of very high achievement and an appetite for change and innovation. POSITION: Residential Relief Worker LOCATION: 771 Montreal Street, Kingston, Ontario. STATUS: Relief position, no guarantee of hours SALARY: $22.20 with a $1.00/hour shift premium for Overnight Shifts RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES: * Ensure all residents comply with the rules of residency * Provide emergency assistance to new clients arriving from the institution to the community * Manage any problems brought forward by staff and residents and provide conflict resolution techniques to disarm the situation * Liaise with the other agencies and groups, attend community meetings and events relating to criminal justice, reintegration and rehabilitation * Work with the team to address any problems or conflicts that may arise * Monitor resident’s conditions and reports breaches to on-call Manager QUALIFICATIONS: * College diploma * Work related experience in corrections, residential housing programs, homelessness and mental health * Experience with conflict resolution, motivational and counselling techniques * Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite, databases and the internet * Familiar with community resources and services * A valid G drivers’ license and reliable personal vehicle * A satisfactory Criminal Police Check, Enhanced Reliability Clearance (CSC) an asset * Required to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays * This is a single staffed facility for males in conflict with the law The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. This is an existing position.

What you’ll do

The Residential Support Worker ensures resident compliance with facility rules and provides emergency assistance to clients transitioning from institutions. They also manage conflict, liaise with community agencies, and monitor resident conditions for the on-call manager.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma and possess work-related experience in corrections, residential housing, or mental health. A valid G driver's license and the ability to work evenings, overnights, and weekends are mandatory.

Listed skills

• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Conflict resolution
• Motivational interviewing
• Counselling techniques
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Microsoft Office
• Database management
• Community outreach
• Rehabilitation support
• Criminal justice knowledge
• Record keeping
• Communication skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Motivational Skills
• Mental Health
• Computer Literacy
• Conflict Resolution
• Innovation
• Reliability

Job areas

• Social Services
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Residential Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides