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Employment

The Seventh Step CRF is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by four full-time Caseworkers, two Overnight Caseworkers, several casual staff and managed by the Residence Team Leader.

Residents and CRF staff are supported by the Outreach Worker and the Community Services Coordinator to identify and assist with further needs of the offender. All staff work closely with Correctional Services of Canada as well as many other local community agencies to provide the best aid for successful reintegration of adult federal male offenders.

Full-time Caseworkers

The Alberta Seventh Step Society employees 4 full-time Caseworkers and 2 Overnight Caseworkers. Our Community Residential Facility (CRF) provides a supportive environment for the successful reintegration of offenders into the community. Staff work directly with Correctional Services of Canada to monitor compliance with offender conditions, in addition to Calgary Police, and many other community agencies.

RELIEF STAFF

Job duties and requirements for relief staff mirror that of full-time Caseworkers. Relief staff are expected to have a range of shift availability on weekdays, weeknights, weekends and holidays. The Seventh Step CRF is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation and relief staff are essential in the support of full-time staff and the smooth operation of the facility.

SEVENTH STEP STAFF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

A Degree/Diploma in Human Services and/or experiential knowledge of the Criminal Justice/Self-Help process is preferred
Eligible to obtain Federal security clearance in accordance with Correctional Services of Canada
Posses a working knowledge of computer usage (e.g. Microsoft Word, email, etc.)
Standard First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain in a timely fashion
Ability to document and communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing
Ability to monitor safety of staff, residents and facility and take action as required
Ability to create positive change relationships with residents and be clearly aware of professional boundaries at all times
Ability to work independently and within a team environment to develop solutions to arising issues or concerns
Capability of physical demands to perform CRF walkthroughs and live wellness checks of residents along with room inspections and searches
General house keeping duties and chores

To inquire further or for application of employment at the Community Residential Facility please contact the Community Residential Facility Manager, Allen Spence at rtl@albertaseventhstep.com or by phone at 403-228-7778, Ext 122.

Please note: The Alberta Seventh Step Society also employees Public Legal Education Speakers and an Outreach Worker. For further information on these positions please contact Laurel Carlson, Community Services Manager at comworker@albertaseventhstep.com or by phone at 403-228-7778, Ext 104.

Volunteer

Weekly meetings are held in the community and federal institutions to provide a forum for free and open discussions of problems addressed to support individuals in becoming non-offending members of society.

The volunteer would be assisting the individual who has been disconnected from family, friends and his community. The volunteer will have the opportunity to model a healthy lifestyle and to assist in the change process.

Volunteers will be required a minimum one year commitment to the program, they are also required to pass a security clearance and there will be some travelling involved.

Core Group Volunteer

Summary:

This position requires the volunteer to have an opportunity to assist in helping individuals with the self-help process in Institutional and Street Core Group meetings. He/she will help The Outreach Worker to provide members with honest, constructive feedback on attitudes and behaviour. The volunteer would be working directly with the Outreach Worker.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Institutional

To attend orientation and training program provided for volunteers by the Alberta Seventh Step Society.
Volunteer must be able to commit to a minimum of one year.
Some traveling will be involved.
To attend meetings in the community and Institutions.
To become familiar with the seventh step self-help philosophy.
To provide a positive role model and to be able to conduct themselves in a responsible ethical manner and abide by the rules of the self-help groups.
The Volunteer is accountable to the Community Services Coordinator

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Is eligible for the necessary Federal and Provincial levels of security clearances
Is eligible to be voted into the Core Group as a full member
Is an enthusiastic advocate of the Seventh Step Society, its mission, and its vision
Possesses strong communication skills orally and in writing
Demonstrates the ability to interact appropriately with clients
Capable of demonstrating positive, supportive confrontation skills with clients
Has a working knowledge of group dynamics and is culturally sensitive
Possesses a clearly defined sense of ethics and is aware of professional and personal boundaries with clients
The volunteer, He/she is empathetic to the challenges of others still involved with or attempting to leave the criminal lifestyle

Risk Management:

Must maintain a high level of integrity and be perceived by members as trustworthy. This is achieved by following through on commitments, respecting confidentiality, and seeing the member’s value and as possessing the potential for change
Ensure that positive relationships with Correctional partners in the Institutions and in the community are cultivated and maintained, acknowledging the fact that they are bound by their own policies and procedures
Be aware of boundaries with members and clients. Be ever mindful of the potential for manipulation the development of inappropriate relationships
Failure to attend to the above may also compromise the safety of the Outreach Worker, volunteers, clients, and members

Please send inquiries to comworker@albertaseventhstep.com.