011 - Coordinator, Metis Bail Supervision

Métis Nation of Ontario•Thunder Bay, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Métis Bail Supervision Coordinator operates within their designated city, providing virtual and in-person services. This role is responsible for case management support for Métis individuals actively involved in the criminal justice system at the bail and bail release phase. Key duties include creating client-led bail plans, supporting clients during bail supervision, ensuring clients understand the conditions of their bail release, providing post-bail release supervision check-ins, and making appropriate client referrals. The Coordinator is also responsible for supporting clients released on bail to the Métis Bail Supervision Program and for meeting with relevant stakeholders to build partnerships for creating referral streams. This position is essential for providing care and support to the citizens of the Métis Nation as outlined in the Statement of Prime Purpose and reports to the Supervisor of Advocacy.

Requirements

College Diploma (3 Year)
1 to 3 years of experience in Indigenous client justice services, social work, and/or case management
Demonstrated experience with personal and confidential information and issues in a professional, tactful and diplomatic manner
Demonstrated experience in quickly acquiring and expanding knowledge and being flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment
Experience integrating trauma-informed approaches into their work
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, Métis-specific programs, community supports and services available to Métis communities throughout Ontario
Knowledge of trauma informed approaches
A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and other software
Demonstrated case management experience and ability to manage a case load that is high at times
Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with justice system officials, stakeholders and community members
Firm understanding of criminal court procedures, including bail court and the application of Gladue principles at bail for Métis people
Superior organization skills and time/priority management
Willing and able to travel throughout Ontario for Advocacy Program objectives and training
Willing and able to occasionally work hours outside of the regular Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm schedule.
Must possess a valid G-class driver’s license

Responsibilities

Review client’s criminal history and current charges to make informed decisions about program eligibility, ensuring program approval is reflected in the program verification forms to be provided to duty counsel and Crown attorneys.
Screen clients’ eligibility for the Métis Bail Supervision Program, liaising with duty counsel and Crown attorneys in a timely manner to indicate eligibility outcomes.
Facilitate referrals to internal and external services as appropriate, including mental health and addiction, housing, food security, etc.
Schedule and conduct client supervision appointments, ensuring client is accountable to appointments, and report failure to attend appointments to justice officials (in accordance with program policy).
Develop culturally-appropriate and client-led bail release plans for Métis clients at the bail stage of criminal justice involvement.
Support Métis clients by advocating for consideration of Gladue factors at bail court.
Work collaboratively with community partners, correctional facilities, and other justice system stakeholders to promote and support the bail supervision program.
Attend bail court and correctional facilities to meet with clients for bail release plans, screening for bail supervision, and to complete intakes as appropriate.
Respond to general inquiries about the Métis Bail Supervision Program’s purpose, processes, and procedures and/or any other information being requested.
Provide case and file management, including assisting Métis clients in understanding and following through with the conditions of their bail release by addressing gaps in supports and services.
Support unrepresented and represented clients with completion of bail variation forms.
Track program statistics to be reported quarterly to the Program Supervisor.
Promote the values of the organization within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with others (employees, citizens, council, volunteers, advocates, etc.)
Report all unsafe conditions, hazards or practices, accidents and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to all Health and Safety requirements within the MNO’s policies and procedures and provincial legislation.
Perform other job/branch-related duties as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 day's for regular employees and 20 day's for management
Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
16 paid public and employer holidays
15 paid health & wellness days
Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
Employee Assistance Plan
Telemedicine plan
Health care spending account
Goodlife corporate membership discount
Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
Staple's corporate discount
Dell member purchase program
Mark's corporate discount