Community Justice Worker

Grand Council Treaty #3; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Council Treaty #3 Kaakewaaseya Justice Services invites applications from Treaty #3 Territory for a Community Justice Worker. This role provides one-on-one support for Indigenous individuals referred for diversion by community leaders, police, or the courts.

The Worker will collaborate with Treaty #3 Community Justice staff to manage the diversion process, ensuring access to housing, health, social services and education, and documenting progress in client files.

Qualifications

• Graduation from, or work-related experience in, the fields of Law, Criminology, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement, Social Work, Psychology or Community Services.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, traditions and practices; Ability to speak Ojibway or Oji-Cree is an asset.
• Experience in counseling and crisis intervention; project a positive, friendly and professional attitude.
• Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Arrange culturally appropriate supports for Indigenous accused persons, victims, or offenders, including access to Elders.
• Determine client eligibility for alternate sentencing and discuss sentencing options with clients.
• Explain diversion procedures to clients, the victim, and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with counsellors, Treaty 3 Police, OPP, Crown, Defense and court personnel during the diversion process.
• Attend court to ensure client attendance and advocate on their behalf.
• Ensure clients in the diversion program follow the plan and progress is documented in files.
• Assist clients in identifying needs such as housing, health, social assistance, and education, and contact relevant agencies.

Education

Law

Criminology

Law and Justice

Law Enforcement

Social Work

Psychology

Community Services

Job description

The Grand Council Treaty #3 Kaakewaaseya Justice Services invites applications from Treaty #3 Territory for Community Justice Worker position. This position focuses on providing personalized support to Indigenous individuals through one-on-one services for community members referred for diversion by community leaders, police, or the courts. The Community Justice Worker will work closely with the Treaty #3 Community Justice staff to manage and facilitate the diversion process, ensuring that members have access to the necessary resources and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arranging for culturally appropriate supports for Indigenous accused persons, victims or offenders, including access to Elders.
• Determining which clients are eligible for this alternate approach to sentencing and consulting with these clients as to which sentencing system, they want to take part in.
• Explaining to clients, the victim and other relevant persons of the procedure for alternate sentencing (diversion).
• Liaising with counsellors, Treaty 3 Police, OPP, Crown, Defense and court personnel during the alternate sentencing process.
• Attending court sessions to ensure clients are in attendance and speaking on behalf of clients.
• Ensuring that clients in the diversion program are following the diversion plan.
• Assisting clients in determining what additional support is needed, such as housing, health, social assistance and education, and contacting agencies or government departments who provide the needed support.
• Maintaining client files documenting the offence, other pertinent information, and the client’s diversion plans and progress.
• Facilitation of diversion and Justice circles.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from, or work-related experience in, the following fields: Law, Criminology, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement, Social Work, Psychology, and Community Services.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, traditions, and practices; Ability to speak Ojibway or Oji-Cree is an asset.
• Knowledge of historic and current forms of colonialism, systemic discrimination, and barriers facing Aboriginal communities.
• Experience in counseling and crisis intervention; Project a positive, friendly and professional attitude.
• Ability to articulate criminal and social justice issues; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Excellent decision making and problem.

We thank all those who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Submission of a criminal record check is required prior to the offer of employment. We at Grand Council Treaty 3 are committed to transparency in our hiring process and do NOT use AI in the screening process.