Drug Treatment Court Caseworker
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre•Thunder Bay, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the direction of the Executive / Director of Operations, and under the daily supervision of the Manager of Drug Treatment Court Services, the Drug Treatment Court (DTC) Caseworker is responsible for the effective and efficient case management, coordination of services, and administration of the Drug Treatment Court Program in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the judicial system, mental health and addictions partners, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons.
- Self-motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Experience working with high-risk clientele with substance use issues in a helping capacity; effective crisis intervention skills.
- Experience planning and leading educational, one-on-one and/or support groups.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver educational and prevention workshops.
- Facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work details and meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to build trust and rapport; excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Community College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Addictions or Social Services and/or minimum of 3 years work in wellness or justice services environment.
- Experience in treatment and aftercare is an asset.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons, particularly with intergenerational trauma; knowledge of Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
Responsibilities
- Effective and efficient case management
- Coordination of services
- Administration of the Drug Treatment Court Program
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
