Bail Court Navigator : Brain Injury Pilot Project

Elizabeth Fry Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Fry Toronto seeks a Bail Court Navigator for a pilot project supporting justice-involved women with brain injuries. This hybrid role encompasses court support and post-release case management, focusing on trauma-informed and gender-responsive practices. The role involves collaboration with legal and health systems, advocating for marginalized individuals and developing case plans to aid their transitions to stability.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Accommodations available upon request

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in case management or justice systems supporting marginalized women.
• Knowledge of ODSP, healthcare navigation, and the criminal justice system’s impact on women.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist women in understanding legal processes and connect with healthcare services.
• Provide community-based case management post-release to help transition out of custody.
• Advocate for clients with service providers and assist with paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Crisis Intervention

Counselling

Education

Degree or diploma in Social Work, Justice Studies, Health Sciences

Tools

Microsoft 365

Client Information Systems

Job description

Elizabeth Fry Toronto is hiring a Bail Court Navigator for a pilot project supporting justice-involved women with brain injuries at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre. This hybrid role involves court-based support and post-release case management, grounded in trauma-informed and gender-responsive approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist women appearing at bail court, especially those with brain injuries, in understanding legal processes and connecting with health and disability services.
• Use anti-oppressive and harm reduction approaches to support clients' navigation through legal and health systems.
• Provide community-based case management post-release to help clients transition out of custody.
• Collaborate with court personnel, legal counsel, and community partners to support clients and reduce barriers.
• Utilize BI screening tools and meet with clients before and after bail hearings for support and education.
• Advocate for clients with service providers and assist with paperwork and appointments.
• Develop short-term case plans focused on stabilization and resource connection.
• Contribute to public education and act as a resource for court and health staff.
• Work with researchers to collect data and evaluate the program.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Social Work, Justice Studies, Health Sciences, or related field; Brock University Brain Basics is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in case management, justice, or health systems supporting marginalized women.
• Knowledge of ODSP, disability supports, healthcare navigation, and the criminal justice system’s impact on women and non-binary people.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, feminist, anti-racist, harm reduction practices.
• Understanding of brain injury impacts on legal and health access.
• Skills in case documentation, counselling, and client services.
• Proficiency with client information systems and Microsoft 365.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and crisis intervention skills.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively in legal and diverse settings.
• Bilingual in French or other languages is an asset.
• Ability to travel between locations as needed.
• Successful police background check required.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role with presence at TRBC, Ontario Court of Justice, and community offices.
• May involve court attendance, travel, and flexible hours.
• High-pressure environment involving legal and personal crises.

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume as ONE document to [emailprotected] by 5 P.M. on June 17, 2025. Include 'Bail Court Navigator – Brain Injury Pilot Project' in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Elizabeth Fry Toronto values equity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, disabled, and other marginalized communities. We are committed to accessible hiring processes and accommodations are available upon request.