Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker

Indian Youth Friendship Society; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous support organization in Northwestern Ontario seeks an Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker to support urban Indigenous individuals transitioning from custody. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include providing access to community programs and collaborating with teams to ensure culturally relevant support. Benefits include an annual salary of $60,000. The position requires flexibility in hours and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience in a justice services environment.
• Knowledge of the judicial system and related statutes regarding Indigenous persons.
• Experience in community service planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide reintegration and recovery supports to urban Indigenous individuals.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan culturally relevant services.
• Facilitate healing pathways and provide a client-centered approach to case management.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history

Effective verbal and listening communication skills

Case and file management skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to problem solve

Education

Preferred degree in Social Services, Justice, Indigenous Studies, or related field

Job description

Area of Responsibility

The Indigenous Community Reintegration Caseworker’s primary responsibility is to provide reintegration and recovery supports to urban Indigenous individuals being released from custody and on community supervision, by connecting clients with accessible community programs and services to improve their lives and avoid justice system recidivism. This position will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and coordinate culturally relevant services and support, to facilitate healing pathways, and to provide a client-centered approach to case management.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Social Services, Justice, Indigenous Studies, or a related human service field and/or minimum 2 years work experience in a justice services environment.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, incarceration, the impacts of trauma, engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes, and related court decisions regarding Indigenous persons; knowledge of sentencing principles, alternative measures and restorative justice principles.
• Experience in community service planning, delivery, and administration.
• 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; meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

Repost Submission Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Salary: $60,000.00 / annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7
email: [e-mail]
See our website for more information: www.tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

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