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Reintegration Support Worker, 101 Street Apartments Job ID 25-005eC

Job Number: Job ID 25-005eC
Term: full-time
Closing Date: February 07, 2025

Company Overview:
For over 75 years, enCompass has been rooted in community safety and this will continue to be our focus.
We provide holistic 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.
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:
101st Street Apartments is a Community Residential Facility (CRF) funded by the Correctional Service
Canada (C.S.C) and operated by enCompass Community Safety Agency. The CRF works with high-risk adult
males, with various psychiatric disorders and physical disabilities, who are on conditional release in the
community, under the authority of the Parole Board of Canada.

The Reintegration Support Worker (RSW) works with clients and their Case Management Teams to
provide support, information and access to community resources, programs and services during their
residency. The RSW completes client intakes, identifies client needs and assist clients in completing tasks
essential to a successful reintegration.

Responsibilities:
• Resource Navigation: Connect clients with appropriate community resources, including housing,
healthcare, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, employment assistance, and legal
aid.
• Skill Building: Provide guidance and support in developing essential life skills, such as budgeting,
time management, communication, technology assistance, and problem-solving.
• Interventions, Advocacy, and Support: Advocate for clients’ rights and needs, assisting them in
overcoming barriers to successful reintegration. Motivates and encourages clients to acquire
prosocial skills, adopt prosocial behaviours and to participate actively in their own correctional
and reintegration plans
• Community Integration: Facilitate community connections and social integration by linking
clients with community programs and services.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, participating in monthly Case
Conferences and Team Meetings
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of client interactions, progress, and
outcomes. Support clients with applications/forms

Qualifications / Skills:
• Degree/diploma in a related human services field
• 3+ years of relevant experience working with complex, high-risk populations using a clientcentered approach
• Experience working with offender populations using a client-centered approach
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the federal correctional system
• Strong knowledge of community resources
• Effective risk management, advocacy in systems, and group facilitation
• General computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Professionalism within all aspects of employment, strong leadership abilities and be able to
contribute to a strong team environment
• Experience working with and understanding the unique challenges that Indigenous and
multicultural individuals and families face, particularly those with significant criminal histories
Preferred Criteria
• Social Work or related degree with 5 years of experience working with the offender populations
• Experience in the following areas: Risk Need and Responsivity, client assessments, strength-based
approach, motivational interviewing skills, facilitation, and trauma-informed practices
• Experience working in addictions and mental health
• Experience working in a case management capacity

Conditions of Employment:
• The position is 37.5 hours/week; day and evening shifts, weekdays and weekends, based on client
needs
• The position requires frequent standing, walking up and down stairs, and occasional lifting.
• A Clear Criminal Record Check, Enhanced Reliability Check, and Child Interventioan Check are
required for this position. A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with
enCompass, we evaluate each application for each position individually
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and $2 million liability insurance
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification

What we offer:
• The salary range for this position is $51,000- $60,180 annually.
• enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:
o Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
o Service recognition and employee awards
o Professional development opportunities
o Staff team building and appreciation days
o Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

To apply, submit a résumé and cover letter in one PDF document by February 7
th, 2025 to hr@myencompass.ca

Please include “25-005eC – Reintegration Support Worker, 101 Street Apartments” in the Subject Line of
the email. 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.


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