Forensic Support Worker - Victoria, Canada - John Howard Society of Victoria

John Howard Society of Victoria
John Howard Society of Victoria
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Victoria, Canada

1 month ago

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Description
Job purpose

The Forensic Activity Worker monitors and supports the residents of the John Howard Society.

Duties and responsibilities


Administration

  • Carry out rounds and bed checks at irregular intervals
  • Answer phones, greet the public and visitors
  • Access and maintain documentation on SharePoint
  • Attend staff meetings as required and when possible
  • Keep abreast of new developments relating to the Correctional Service of Canada
  • Maintain petty cash
  • Undertake special assignments as required by the Residential Manager and Program Coordinator
  • Record and maintain information on Case Administration Management System (CAMS)
  • Prepare M.A.R. sheets when needed
  • Initiate contact with Victoria Forensic Clinic when required
  • Develop and participate in weekly activities in the community with the Forensic residents

House Management

  • Ensure office and house is clean and organized and not left unattended by staff
  • Advise the Manager of concerns regarding House management or residents, including infractions of House rules/curfews or policies

Client Support

  • Establish positive communication with maintain rapport with residents
  • Exchange information related to resident concerns and direct residents to appropriate resources
  • Allow residents access to prescribed medication
  • Accompany and assist residents in purchasing weekly groceries and budgeting
  • Develop, implement and maintain a program plan suitable to the proposed client, and encourage the client's interest and participation

Qualifications:


  • Experience working with vulnerable populations including those with mental health, addictions, and developmental disabilities
  • The skills to understand the use of authority in supervision and to intervene effectively in crises
Job Requirements

  • Criminal Record Check
  • Correctional Services of Canada Enhanced Security Check
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Class 5 driver's license
Work expectations


This job description provides an overview of the duties and responsibilities for this role but does not list every task within it; all tasks and job requirements will be within the framework and context of this job overview.

The Forensic Support Worker is expected to follow policies and procedures as provided.

The position requires the staff member to function primarily on their own and yet remain aware that they are part of a staff team, functioning in a therapeutic community.


Hours of work are Monday 9-5pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10-6pm and Friday 3-11pm


Salary:
From $24.08 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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