Indigenous Bail Program Caseworker

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Indigenous Bail Program Caseworker is responsible for supervising Bail Court orders, monitoring bail release conditions, and providing support to Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients in the Bail Verification Supervision Program. The Indigenous Bail Program Caseworker will work with clients using a culturally appropriate approach and will work within an interdisciplinary social justice team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred 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 Bail Verification and Supervision Programs in Ontario, of provincial standards for bail verification and supervision, of all relevant legislation, regulations and court procedures governing bail.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, the impacts of trauma, and barriers facing Indigenous communities; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Understanding of the roles and functions of probation and parole officers, jail, correctional centres, community resources, treatment and detention centres.
• Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues and proven ability to work within a trauma-informed and culturally competence-informed lens.
• 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, meets deadlines.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing, counselling, recording and data collection skills.
• Superior analytical and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• 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.

Please submit resume with three (3) references to the:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 North Cumberland Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7

For a complete job description, please visit our website https://tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

Email: careers@tbifc.ca or Fax: (807) 344-8945

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.