Company Overview:
For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide wholistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.
We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/, please consider joining our team.
Position Summary:
Journey Home is a program for 6 adult clients who have been given a Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) Disposition . Staff are onsite, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and provide supervision and support in a safe, stable environment to help residents gradually re-adjust to the community after living in a secure hospital setting. This Program is delivered in partnership with the FACS NCR Treatment Team.
Responsibilities:
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Delivery of services in a client centred, strength-based approach
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Completion of accurate written documentation, data collection/entry, intakes and assessments
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Contribute to the management of a high-risk, high-needs client population as a member of multidisciplinary team
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Ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures
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Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed and, encouraging and teaching others about the unit’s operations
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Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment
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Participate in Unit Meetings
Qualifications / Skills:
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Working towards a degree or diploma in human services field with related experience
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Clear Criminal Record Check and valid First Aid/CPR
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Ability to work shift work including weekends, holidays, and awake overnights
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Strong communication and pro-social relationship building skills
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Ability to communicate effectively with a mental health population
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Knowledge of working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges
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Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
Conditions of Employment:
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The successful candidate must be able to work rotating shifts (including holidays, weekends, evenings, and awake overnight shifts) and be available for a minimum of 4 shifts per month. The hours of work are 6:045 am – 3:00 pm, 2:45 pm – 11:00 pm and 10:45 pm – 7:00 am shifts. All shifts are awake shifts
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The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting.
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A criminal record may not prohibit you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually
- Degree in a related human services field
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1 – 3 years related experience
What we offer
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The hourly wage range for this position is $21.22 to $26.72
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enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:
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Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
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Service recognition and employee awards
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Professional development opportunities
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Staff team building and appreciation days
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Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits
Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted
Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.
enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
