Community Support Worker

Company Overview: 

For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. 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. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.

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: 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and responsible Summer Student to join our team in a temporary full-time capacity as a Community[SR1]  Service Worker. This position provides one student with a flexible and dynamic work environment for a student pursuing studies in human services, psychology, social work, or community support to gain meaningful, hands-on experience.

The Community Service Worker delivers quality service by providing immediate and short-term assistance in meeting clients’ basic needs and employment search support. Resources are provided to support clients in becoming independent and self-sufficient. This includes providing information, referrals, post-release planning, and crisis support. The Community Service Worker provides targeted interventions to foster client involvement with interventions that will address their needs, such as education, employment training, financial support, treatment, housing, and pro social supports.

Responsibilities:

• Provide coordinated and timely services that meet clients’ basic needs
• Assist clients with the application process and referrals including, but not limited to, detox facilities, treatment programs, employment/educational programs, and financial assistance
• Assist with answering calls to provide referrals and information for the Community Safety & Wellbeing Division and transfer callers as appropriate
• Support the Division in ongoing projects that support client engagement in available programs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data collection, data entry and completing of any program assessments and surveys as directed
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Qualifications / Skills:

• Passion for supporting individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Dependable, respectful, and open to learning
• Previous experience in caregiving, social services, or education is an asset but not required

• A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually

Conditions of Employment:

• Location of work: Edmonton, AB
• Start Date: As early as June 1, 2026 (flexible)
• Duration: 8 weeks Hours: 35 hours per week 
• Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (Summer Student)
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the start date
• Shifts: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

To apply for this job, you must:

• Be aged between 18 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
• International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.
• Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.
• Contact the employer to learn more about the job and apply.

What we offer:

• The starting wage is $21.22 per hour
• enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following: 

• Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance 
• Service recognition and employee awards 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Staff team building and appreciation days 
• Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits 

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.