Program Facilitator, Learning Resources Program (St. John’s)
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One (1) Permanent Full-Time Position & One (1) Temporary Full-Time Position until August 2026 or until the incumbent returns
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Manager, the Program Facilitator delivers evidence-based programs with the fundamental objective of reducing the risk of re-offending.
Responsibilities:
- Delivers evidence-based programs either in a group and/or individual setting, in the community and institutions.
- Completes file reviews, assessments and reports as required.
- Maintains accurate statistics, electronic and manual client records
- Conducts research to ensure that program standards, content and techniques are current with correctional, person centered, and trauma informed research.
- Maintains collaboration with John Howard Society programs and partner agencies for the purpose of case management, alternative program referral and client advocacy.
- Attends program related meetings.
- Contributes to the orientation/training of staff/interns/volunteers.
- Develops and presents information sessions to clients and community agencies.
- Engages in professional development as required.
- Contributes to an environment that fosters positive mental health for participants and other employees
- Ensures confidentiality guidelines are met regarding staff and client information.
- Shares responsibility for maintaining a safe, secure environment for both staff and clients.
- Performs other related duties as required by the Manager.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Social Work, Criminology or the social sciences. (psychology, sociology or education).
- Demonstrated knowledge and a minimum of two-years’ experience delivering cognitive/behavioral programming in both individual and group settings.
- Experience with and a demonstrated understanding of complex mental health and addictions as it relates to the offender population.
- Broad understanding of the criminal justice system.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proven competency in computer software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are an asset.
- Certificate of conduct.
- Enhanced reliability checks.
John Howard Society welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited to those of any gender, race, orientation or disability.
All candidates with the required qualifications will be considered including people who have had criminal justice involvement.
Salary: 32.82/hour 35 hrs/week as per collective agreement
Closing Date: December 19th, 2025
Please submit resumes to: Riley Hunt at rhunt@jhsnl.ca