Integration Coach - Berkana House

The Agency

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a charity that reduces crime and makes Calgary communities safer by helping youth and adults make positive changes and move away from criminal behaviour. We do this by addressing the root causes of crime through housing, education, employment programs and support so that individuals have alternatives to breaking the law. CJHS is committed to restorative justice and an organizational environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. CJHS values diversity and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from all walks of life.

The Program

Berkana House is a Community Residential Facility (CRF) for women on conditional release. Berkana House fosters a holistic environment of healing, empowerment, and respect. We are dedicated to supporting women to positively transition from prison back to the community. Berkana House offers a mother-child program, and children may reside with their mothers. An independent living model allows residents the opportunity to develop essential life skills while meeting the conditions of release that have been imposed. Staff are on-site and available 24 hours a day.

The Position

Reporting to the Team Lead and working alongside the Caseworkers, the Integration Coach will be focused on connecting residents to the community and bridging the gap in their transition from prison. The position will consist of attending appointments with residents, grocery shopping, transit navigation, and life skills development in and out of the house. In addition, the Integration Coach will also be responsible for building and maintaining professional relationships, providing weekly resident dinners, and the facilitation of the social club. This position will offer ongoing support to residents through conversation, role modeling behaviours, and activities to promote positive reintegration. The Integration Coach will also be responsible for added support within the facility, providing general supportive services to residents while maintaining the safety of the community. Supervision of resident activities in the house and the community is also an integral part of the position. Other duties will be required within the residential setting, including basic household chores. Additionally, the Integration Coach will be responsible for supporting Bedford House, the male CRF, with appointment attendance as required. 

The Integration Coach will have relevant post-secondary education and/or relevant experience. They will demonstrate an understanding of women-centered practice in the criminal justice system. The successful candidate will have strong boundaries, effective communication skills, crisis prevention and intervention skills, and a strong ability to problem solve. This is a part-time position (40 hours per week) and shift work will be required (primarily daytime and evening). Brain Story Certification considered an asset. A current criminal record check (CPIC) and Child Intervention Check (where applicable) are required (within the past three months).

Your past does not define your future. A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually.

Applications will be accepted until March 24, 2026.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: https://calgaryjohnhoward.bamboohr.com/careers/270

The Calgary John Howard Society thanks all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.