Indigenous Community Council Program Caseworker

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre•Thunder Bay, ON

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Indigenous Community Council Program (ICCP) Caseworker is responsible for providing case and file management by facilitating circles, including intervention services to youth, their families, and adults. The focus of services is to encourage accused persons to accept responsibility for their criminal behaviour and to be accountable for their conduct by becoming active in rectifying the wrong they have caused. The ICCP Caseworker is further responsible for administration and ensuring successful completion of Healing & Wellness Plans.

Requirements

Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes
Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles
Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons
Understanding of the northern cultural environment
Experience in program delivery and administration
Group facilitation, team building and decision making skills
Ability to problem solve and take initiative
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team oriented setting
Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues
Proven ability to work within a trauma-informed and culturally competence-informed lens
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications
Excellent case and file management skills
Stress and time management skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Excellent interviewing, counselling, recording and data collection skills
Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation
A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of the employment offer

Nice To Haves

Postsecondary diploma/degree or equivalent in Social Justice Services and/or minimum of three (3) years work in social or justice services environment
Knowledge of an Indigenous language(s)
Experience in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends

Responsibilities

Providing case and file management
Facilitating circles, including intervention services to youth, their families, and adults
Encouraging accused persons to accept responsibility for their criminal behaviour and to be accountable for their conduct by becoming active in rectifying the wrong they have caused
Administration and ensuring successful completion of Healing & Wellness Plans