Bail Program Assistant - Cambridge, Canada - John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington

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Cambridge, Canada

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Description

May 9, 2023

BAIL PROGRAM ASSISTANT
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SUMMER STUDENT POSITION_
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(8 weeks - 35 hours/week)_
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Internal/External Job Posting_

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington (JHSWW) is looking for a Bail Program Assistant to join our Bail Verification and Supervision Program team for a 8-week contract position.

We offer an excellent work environment.

As a community-based charitable organization focused on crime prevention, we offer: life skills coaching/programming; diversion and other programs and services fostering accountability and learning, repairing harm and making amends; and employment programs.

We understand myriad factors contribute to crime including social and community factors. We work closely with stakeholders including other community agencies, schools, probation, police, courts, employers, and others. JHSWW is accredited by Imagine Canada.

We have three priority focus areas in our current strategic plan:

RESILIENCY
COLLABORATION
INCLUSION

Applications are currently being accepted for a temporary 35hour/week summer student contract position as
Bail Program Assistant from July 4th to August 29th, 2023*.

Duties will include assisting with

Serving clients of diverse ethnic backgrounds and individuals living with health/mental health challenges with sensitivity and respect
Assist with case management and administrative tasks as directed by the program Sr. Coordinator
Assist program Senior Coordinator with statistical information required in compiling quarterly statistics
Regularly research regional support opportunities that may be available to program clients
Follow up other Bail programs to ensure transferred clients are consistently monitored and following through programming expectations.

The following are essential knowledge, skills, abilities and requirements for this position:

Research and writing skills, ability to follow direction, and meet deadlines
Welldeveloped interpersonal and relationship building skills
A strong commitment to customer service
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office , internet searches, Zoom, and Outlook
Case management software experience is an asset
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a service delivery team

Eligibility Requirements:

Be between the ages of 15 and 30 years at the start of the employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, and
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of the employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Compensation:
$15.50 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

*Dates provided are flexible to meet the 8-week requirement

Job Types:
Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 2 months

Salary:
$15.50 per hour

Benefits: