halfway house worker

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work site environment

• Corrections

Work setting

• Half-way house

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Implement life skills workshops
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Males
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Street population

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• Will train

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)