Support Worker

The Supervised Bail Housing Program is a 12-bed facility providing community-based, residential supervision for clients released on various forms of bail. These include:

• Clients on JHS Bail Supervision

• Drug Treatment Court clients referred by Rideau wood

• Immigration Bail clients referred by CBSA

Particular consideration is given to vulnerable populations such as Indigenous people and those with mental health and addiction issues. Under the supervision of the Residential Coordinator the Support Worker will perform various tasks related to general support of the residents, activity monitoring, program duties and building maintenance.

• University Degree/College Diploma in the Social Sciences OR working towards one

• Have a demonstrated ability to work within timelines and deadlines

• Possess strong time management and organizational skills

• Be interested in working with clients with mental health and addiction issues

• Have excellent people skills to facilitate relationships with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and community members

• Have a genuine interest in working with clients in a caring and empathic manner

• Be thorough in building maintenance, upkeep and cleaning duties as required

• Be willing to work weekends, overnights and evening

You are committed to providing the highest quality of care for your clients, though responsive, innovative, and evidence informed approaches.

Driven by curiosity, you adapt to achieve the best results for clients/communities you serve.

Celebrating the uniqueness and lived experience of every person is part of your nature, and this conviction creates a sense of belonging, safety, and better outcomes for all.

As a leader, you lead in a way that helps employees live their strengths and reach their potential.

Lead with compassion and care for others, and help JHS build a culture of listening, mutual support, and meaningful connections.

In building meaningful connections across our programs, partners, and neighbourhoods fosters

inclusion and empowerment.

In a person-centred approach, recognizing the value, expertise, and capacity of each individual to make choices that lead to their best self.

That systemic inequalities exist, and that all people have the right to be treated with dignity, to live free from discrimination, to have a home, and to access employment, education, health promotion and other supports.

In reducing harm to individuals and communities through a non-judgmental approach that builds resiliency and accountability.

In the capacity of individuals and communities to adapt, change, and grow while promoting the conditions to inspire positive transformation.

We sincerely thank all applicants who express interest in JHS and this position- only those selected for an interview will be contacted.