JS-U26-46 Adult Justice Worker - DAP

Springboard•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB. People are at the center of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization. We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives. Our Adult community justice programs deliver supports to individuals in the justice system in Ontario. We offer diversion and accountability programs to those 18+ who have been charged and referred to us by probation and/or crown attorneys. Reporting to the Supervisor of our adult community justice programs, our Direct Accountability Program (DAP) team of Adult Justice Workers support individuals with matters in Toronto Court in order to set them up for future success and support in taking accountability for their actions which led to their justice involvement. The team also provide case management support in connecting with additional resources as identified, including food, employment and more.

Requirements

Minimum diploma in Social Work or related field
2 years’ experience working with vulnerable populations
Some knowledge of and/or experience working within the justice system
Understanding of the many community organizations and supports available to youth and adults
Understanding of the principles of proportionality and reparation as it relates to the justice system
Direct experience engaging with diverse populations and an ability to apply a culturally responsive lens to all interactions, including program implementation and capacity-building with participants
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders effectively, respectfully, and efficiently with minimal supervision
Experience in problem-solving and working through immediate challenges
Proven ability to work within and across teams
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening
Ability to travel throughout the Halton, Peel, Toronto, and York regions and surrounding area

Nice To Haves

Understanding of relevant legislation and institutional policies (including the Criminal Code of Canada, Ministry of Correctional Services Act)
Experience in developing community-based interventions that respond to individual needs, and address prevention, rehabilitation, and reparation of harm
Knowledge of the social service agencies operating in Halton, Peel, Toronto, and York and a willingness to broaden knowledge
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate, ASIST
Program planning skills to implement, evaluate and modify new and existing program, as needed

Responsibilities

Supporting with central intake for all DAP referrals across the Toronto South and Toronto East regions
Completing all intake requirements, including reviewing and assessing appropriate referrals to meet the individual needs of participants
Providing information and support to participants in understanding justice-related processes, including the court process and community service orders
Ensuring that all sanctions and community service placements assigned to the individual are appropriate, proportionate, and meaningful to the needs of participants, those impacted, and of the community, and of the funder, and are met within the specific timelines of the program
Ensuring ongoing and consistent communication with all parties to ensure appropriate supports are in place and to provide follow up and/or problem solving, as needed, where challenges may be identified
Participation in ongoing evaluation and feedback meetings with partners, participants, and team to ensure participant and partner experience is represented in all facets of the program
Support in the development, collection, and review of evaluation data to support in ongoing program fidelity and growth
Facilitate individual and/or group programming as needed
Support placement students, as assigned
Research community resources for program participants, families, and individuals impacted by the offence(s)
Identify and engage suitable volunteer placements that are meaningful to the participant, of benefit to the community, and reparative in nature
Develop program and service agreements with placement agencies to ensure mutually agreeable outcomes between participants and placement match
Foster relationships and represent the program and organization at network tables, community groups, conferences, etc. as assigned
Actively participate in team and individual meetings
Consistent communication with referral sources and team members regarding participants and their progression through the program
Timely and accurate reporting of referrals, case notes, meeting minutes, stats, and other required administrative duties
Supporting in the implementation of the program evaluation and other reporting processes or special projects, as assigned
Participate in strategic planning and other organizational initiatives and committees as required
Execute other responsibilities as necessary to achieve the objectives and deliverables of the programs