Indigenous Criminal Court Worker

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre•Thunder Bay, ON

5d•CA$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Indigenous Criminal Court Worker’s primary responsibility is to assist in reducing the over representation of Indigenous people involved in the Canadian justice system to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts. The Indigenous Criminal Court Worker will collaborate with the client in the development of a plan of care directed towards addressing the root causes of the client’s behaviour which brought them before the courts. Frequent and consistent follow up with the client will be required to support the client to complete their plan of care. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Knowledge of the structure and procedures of justice systems and their functions, including Canadian criminal procedure, the Criminal Code of Canada, and court decisions regarding Indigenous persons.
Knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures, and restorative justice principles.
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.
Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport.
Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
Excellent interviewing skills.
Self-motivated individual with the ability 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.
High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.
Ability to problem-solve and take initiative.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle.
A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred university degree or diploma in social services and/or a minimum of 5 years work experience with previous experience working in an Indigenous social or justice services environment.
Knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist in reducing the over representation of Indigenous people involved in the Canadian justice system.
Help clients understand their rights, options, and responsibilities when appearing before the courts.
Collaborate with clients in developing a plan of care to address the root causes of their behavior.
Provide frequent and consistent follow-up with clients to support the completion of their plan of care.
Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team.