Drug Treatment Court Caseworker

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Reasonable accommodations available

Job summary

The DTC Caseworker provides case management for clients in the Drug Treatment Court, delivering direct services and timely referrals. Works with a multi-disciplinary team to create individualized plans and support recovery goals.

You will collaborate with judicial and health care partners, manage confidential files, and coordinate aftercare planning, including sober living supports and community resources.

Qualifications

• Preferred Community College diploma or university degree in Addictions or Social Services.
• Minimum 3 years in wellness or justice services environment.
• Knowledge of judicial system, mental health and addictions partners, and related statutes.
• Experience with Indigenous culture and working with Indigenous persons is an asset.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver education or prevention workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for DTC clients and referrals to ensure timely services.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
• Support aftercare goals for sober living and recovery.
• Coordinate with judicial and health care partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage caseload efficiently.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Addictions or Social Services degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

Job Summary

The DTC Caseworker is responsible for providing case management for clients attending the Drug Treatment Court, and for providing direct services and referrals to ensure clients receive services in a timely fashion. The DTC Caseworker will work within a multi-disciplinary team to create and implement individualized case management plans, support interventions across the continuum of care for each program participant, assist individuals with meeting aftercare goals for sober living and recovery, and work in partnership with judicial and health care partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Preferred Community College diploma, University degree or equivalent in Addictions or Social Services and/or minimum of 3 years work in wellness or justice services environment.
2. Knowledge of the judicial system, mental health and addictions partners, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons. Experience in treatment and aftercare is an asset.
3. Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons, particularly with intergenerational trauma; knowledge of Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
4. Self-motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
5. Experience working with high-risk clientele with substance use issues in a helping capacity; effective crisis intervention skills.
6. Experience planning and leading educational, one-on-one and/ or support groups. Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver educational and prevention workshops.
7. Facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
8. Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work details and meet multiple deadlines.
9. Ability to build trust and rapport; excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
10. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
12. Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
13. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
14. A clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
15. Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Salary: $60,000 / annum

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.