Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre•Thunder Bay, ON

5h•CA$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker's primary responsibility is to provide reintegration and recovery supports to urban Indigenous individuals being released from custody and on community supervision, by connecting clients with accessible community programs and services to improve their lives and avoid justice system recidivism. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and coordinate culturally relevant services and support, to facilitate healing and healing pathways, and to provide a client-centered approach to case management and system navigation.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years work experience in a justice services environment.
Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, incarceration, the impacts of trauma, engagement and community outreach.
Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons.
Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles.
Experience working with high-risk clientele experiencing concurrent issues.
Experience in community service planning, delivery, and administration.
Self-motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
Effective crisis intervention skills; ability to provide individual support and advocacy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree in Social Services, Justice, Indigenous Studies, or in a relevant human service field.
Knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
Experience in Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution is an asset.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide reintegration and recovery supports to urban Indigenous individuals being released from custody and on community supervision.
Connect clients with accessible community programs and services to improve their lives and avoid justice system recidivism.
Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and coordinate culturally relevant services and support.
Facilitate healing and healing pathways.
Provide a client-centered approach to case management and system navigation.