Post Sentence Support Worker

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak • Winnipeg, MB

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The MKO Post Sentence Support Worker will work directly with individuals at the post-sentence stage, providing support, assistance, and advocacy through a trauma-informed lens. The role involves guiding individuals to successfully achieve and complete the terms of their sentence and/or follow through with recommendations from their Healing Circles and/or Gladue Reports. This is a term position ending March 31, 2027, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in Social Sciences and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience working in the Justice or Correctional Services field.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Correctional Services considerations relevant to working with individuals in conflict with the Justice System.
• High organizational and time-management skills.
• Extensive experience in case planning and supporting individuals, families, and/or communities.
• Experience in preparing case management reports and activity plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and social skills.
• Exceptional team player with a strong ability to contribute positively to a team environment.
• Strong computer literacy is required; Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be flexible with time and travel as required.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Possess valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to obtain and provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Ability to comply with all MKO policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to qualified First Nation applicants; applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their resume or cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Assist, guide, and provide supports for individuals in successfully completing the terms of their sentence and/or following through with recommendations as part of their healing circles and/or gladue reports.
• Support individuals in reintegrating into the community.
• Make referrals and advocate for individuals with other service providers (such as mental health and addictions).
• Liaise, develop, support, and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of the annual operational plan and reporting under agreement guidelines.
• Adhere to case tracking and monitoring guidelines, forms, and templates, ensuring overall compliance with agreements.
• Provide feedback to the MKO Post Sentence Support Coordinator, updating the status of activities and compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.
• Participate in staff meetings and other internal meetings as requested.
• Identify and share partnership and networking opportunities with staff and communities.
• Identify workshop, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage own workload through utilization of effective time management; organizes workstation, record keeping and filing systems, and utilizes computer for data management.
• Enhance professional development through attendance at professional development courses/workshops, evaluate content and share results (learning).
• Learn new office technology when introduced and implement new systems and procedures, as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• All staff at MKO may be given other duties as assigned that enable MKO to fulfill the mandate and responsibility to its member communities.

Benefits

• Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree