Community Release and Reintegration Worker – Sandy Lake

Northwest Employment Works; Sandy Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Release and Reintegration Worker to provide essential support services to clients in the justice system. This role involves building strong relationships within the community, conducting assessments, and assisting clients with their reintegration following incarceration. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting well-being and facilitating access to necessary services. Join a dedicated team that values community engagement and strives to make a positive impact on individuals' lives. If you are passionate about social justice and community support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6% pension matching

100% employer paid health benefits

3 weeks paid vacation after first year

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Services, Justice, or Indigenous Studies required.
• Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community and justice partners.
• Interview clients and determine eligibility for programs.
• Assist clients with social and mental health services.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in an Indigenous language

Knowledge of the justice system

Ability to work independently

Positive role model

Education

Experience in Social Services

Education in Justice

Education in Indigenous Studies

Job description

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

COMMUNITY RELEASE AND REINTEGRATION WORKER

Sandy Lake, ON

The Community Release and Reintegration Program provides wrap-around client services from pre-charge diversion, to bail, through to sentencing and to reintegration.

Qualifications:

1. Experience and education in Social Services, Justice, or Indigenous Studies.
2. Knowledge of the justice system, the criminal court, justice issues affecting Indigenous peoples is ideal.
3. Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset.
4. Excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
5. Positive role model in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Build strong relationships with community and justice partners.
2. Interview clients, complete assessments and determine eligibility for programs.
3. Obtain client information, adhere to program requirements, and communicate outcomes.
4. Supervise bail court orders and provide aftercare support to clients in the Bail Program.
5. Assist clients with social, mental health, education, housing, life-skills and well-being services, to reintegrate into the community following incarceration.
6. Provide counselling referrals to clients.

Benefits:

1. 6% pension matching.
2. 100% employer paid health benefits.
3. 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year.

Location: Sandy Lake, ON
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
Salary: In accordance with established pay grid and commensurate with education/experience
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,
101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101 Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4
Email: [e-mail]

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/